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US HR5638

US HR5638
American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act


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Introduced
01/16/2020
In Committee
01/21/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend the Endangered Species Act to prevent a species that is not native to the United States from being listed as an endangered species or a threatened species, to prohibit certain types of financial assistance, and for other purposes. This bill revises requirements governing the protection of endangered or threatened species. Specifically, the bill limits such protection to native species. In addition, the bill prohibits certain funding for endangered or threatened species from being used to purchase land in foreign countries.

AI Summary

This bill, the American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act, revises the Endangered Species Act to limit protection to only species native to the United States. Specifically, it prohibits the listing of non-native species as endangered or threatened. Additionally, it bans the use of financial assistance provided under the Endangered Species Act to purchase land or interests in foreign countries.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. (on 01/21/2020)

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