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US S2491

US S2491
Protect America's Wildlife and Fish in Need of Conservation Act of 2019


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Introduced
09/17/2019
In Committee
09/17/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To terminate certain rules issued by the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce relating to endangered and threatened species, and for other purposes. 1

AI Summary

This bill aims to terminate certain rules issued by the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce relating to endangered and threatened species, and restore the prior regulations. The bill requires any new rules proposed to analyze and incorporate the impacts of climate change on endangered and threatened species, as well as their habitats. It also prohibits the consideration of economic impacts in listing decisions and ensures the use of the best available science. The bill expresses the sense of Congress that it recognizes the need to clarify inconsistencies in past practices and interpretations under the Endangered Species Act, and acknowledges the importance of providing incentives for landowners to conserve species.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 09/17/2019)

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