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Introduced
01/16/2020
01/16/2020
In Committee
01/21/2020
01/21/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
Andy Biggs (R)*,
Kelly Armstrong (R),
Liz Cheney (R),
Rick Crawford (R),
Greg Gianforte (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Tom McClintock (R),
Dan Newhouse (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. (on 01/21/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5638/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5638/BILLS-116hr5638ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5638/BILLS-116hr5638ih.pdf.pdf |
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