Endangered And Threatened Species

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US Congress 117th Congress

San Francisco Bay Restoration Act [HB-610] [Environmental ] [Water ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Health ]
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish a grant program to support the restoration of San Francisco Bay.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 06/16/2021

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Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2021 [S.37] [Public Health ] [Healthcare ] [Animals ]
A bill to address the public health risks posed by wildlife markets, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/25/2021

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California Central Coast Conservation Act [HB-479] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Climate Change ]
To establish a moratorium on oil and gas leasing on public land on the Central Coast of California.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Mineral Resources. on 02/18/2021

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California Land Protection Act [HB-456] [Environmental ] [Energy ] [Public Lands and National Parks ]
To require a new supplemental environmental impact statement for oil and gas development in the Bakersfield Field Office planning area, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Julia Brownley Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Mineral Resources. on 02/18/2021

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Managing Predators Act [HB-286] [Animals ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Environmental ]
To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to exclude the gray wolf from the authority of such Act, to remove the gray wolf from the lists of threatened species and endangered species published pursuant to such Act, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dan Newhouse Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Oceans, And Wildlife. on 02/18/2021

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Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2021 [HB-151] [Public Health ] [Healthcare ] [Animals ]
To address the public health risks posed by wildlife markets, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 03/04/2021

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American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act [HB-48] [Animals ] [Environmental ]
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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Oceans, And Wildlife. on 02/18/2021

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Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act Reef Assassin Act [HB-59] [Agriculture ] [Animals ] [Economic Development ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Science ] [Small Business ] [Tourism ] [Trade ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Water ]
To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Don Young Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 11/16/2021

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A bill to provide an exemption from certain requirements for federally funded projects and activities in areas not in metropolitan statistical areas, and for other purposes. [S.2430] [Environmental ] [Infrastructure ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Community Development ] [Economic Development ]
Provides exemptions from environmental, endangered species, or historic preservation requirements for federally funded projects or activities that are not in metropolitan statistical areas.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 08/01/2019

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A resolution designating June 20, 2016, as "American Eagle Day" and celebrating the recovery and restoration of the bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States. [SR-502] [Animals ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Arts and Culture ] [Education ]
A resolution designating June 20, 2016, as "American Eagle Day" and celebrating the recovery and restoration of the bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States. Designates June 20, 2016, as American Eagle Day. Applauds the issuance of bald eagle commemorative coins by the Department of the Treasury as a way to generate funds for the protection of the bald eagle. Encourages entities with an interest in conserving endangered species to collaborate and develop educational tools for use in the public schools.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lamar Alexander Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S4361-4362, S4371; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S4361-4362) on 06/20/2016

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A resolution designating June 20, 2016, as "American Eagle Day" and celebrating the recovery and restoration of the bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States. [SR-483] [Animals ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Arts and Culture ] [Education ]
A resolution designating June 20, 2016, as "American Eagle Day" and celebrating the recovery and restoration of the bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States. Designates June 20, 2016, as American Eagle Day. Applauds the issuance of bald eagle commemorative coins by the Department of the Treasury as a way to generate funds for the protection of the bald eagle. Encourages entities with an interest in conserving endangered species to collaborate and develop educational tools for use in the public schools.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 06/06/2016

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A resolution designating the week beginning on October 11, 2015, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week". [SR-286] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Animals ] [Recreation ] [Environmental ]
A resolution designating the week beginning on October 11, 2015, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week". Designates the week beginning on October 11, 2015, as National Wildlife Refuge Week. Acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for their recreational opportunities and contribution to local economies. Reaffirms the support of the Senate for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S7281; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S7278-7279) on 10/08/2015

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A resolution designating June 20, 2015, as "American Eagle Day" and celebrating the recovery and restoration of the bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States. [SR-203] [Animals ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Education ]
A resolution designating June 20, 2015, as "American Eagle Day" and celebrating the recovery and restoration of the bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States. Designates June 20, 2015, as American Eagle Day. Applauds the issuance of bald eagle commemorative coins by the Department of the Treasury as a way to generate funds for the protection of the bald eagle. Encourages entities with an interest in conserving endangered species to collaborate and develop educational tools for use in the public schools.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S4254; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S4252-4253) on 06/17/2015

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Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act [S.855] [Environmental ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Real Estate ] [Energy ] [Water ] [Animals ]
Endangered Species Management Self-Determination Act Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) to require the consent of the governor of a state in which a species is present for: (1) a determination of endangered or threatened species status by regulation, and (2) listing of the species as endangered or threatened by the Department of the Interior upon a determination by the Department of Commerce. Eliminates a rulemaking procedure involving the petitioning by an interested person for adding a species to, or removing a species from, the lists (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dean Heller Committee On Environment And Public Works. Hearings Held. on 05/06/2015

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American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 [S.791] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Trade ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Air Quality ] [Water ] [Mining ] [Climate Change ] [Manufacturing ] [Economic Development ]
American Energy Renaissance Act of 2015 Amends the Natural Gas Act regarding natural gas exports to exclude from the expedited application and approval process any nation subject to sanctions or trade restrictions imposed by the United States. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) to repeal the authority of the President to restrict exports of coal, petroleum products, natural gas, or petrochemical feedstocks, and related materials or equipment. Amends the Mineral Leasing Act (MLA) to repeal limitations on oil exports. Amends the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ted Cruz Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 03/18/2015

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State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act [S.736] [Environmental ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Animals ] [Science ] [Native American Affairs ]
State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act This bill amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require the Department of the Interior or the Department of Commerce, as appropriate, to provide to affected states all data that is used as the basis of a determination on whether a species is an endangered species or a threatened species before making a determination. The appropriate Department must use data submitted by a state, tribal, or county government in making such a determination.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Michael B. Enzi Committee On Environment And Public Works. Hearings Held. on 05/06/2015

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Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2016 [S.659] [Animals ] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Sports ] [Recreation ]
Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2016 This bill revises a variety of existing programs related to hunting, fishing, recreational shooting, and wildlife. The North American Wetlands Conservation Act, the African Elephant Conservation Act, the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994, the Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997, the Great Ape Conservation Fund, and the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund are reauthorized through FY2020. The Toxic Substances Control Act is amended to exempt components of firearms and ammunition and sport fishing equipment (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dan Sullivan Committee On Environment And Public Works. Reported By Senator Inhofe With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 114-210. Minority Views Filed. on 02/24/2016

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A bill to prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. [S.655] [Animals ] [Environmental ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Funding ]
A bill to prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to make a final determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from using any funds to make a determination on the listing of the northern long-eared bat (myotis septentrionalis) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Interior proposed in October 2013 to list the northern long-eared bat as endangered.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Thune Committee On Environment And Public Works. Hearings Held. on 05/06/2015

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Polar Bear Conservation and Fairness Act of 2015 [S.561] [Animals ] [Public Lands and National Parks ]
Polar Bear Conservation and Fairness Act of 2015 This bill amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to direct Department of the Interior to issue a permit for the importation of a polar bear part (other than an internal organ) from a bear taken in a sport hunt in Canada to any permit applicant who has submitted proof that the polar bear was: (1) legally harvested by the applicant before the May 15, 2008, listing of the polar bear as threatened, and (2) harvested from an approved polar bear population. Interior must issue these permits without (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. James E. Risch Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 02/25/2015

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FLAME Act Amendments of 2015 [S.508] [Agriculture ] [Budget and Spending ] [Energy ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Climate Change ]
FLAME Act Amendments of 2015 Amends the FLAME Act of 2009 to revise how the FLAME Funds for the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) are funded. Makes amounts appropriated to a FLAME Fund available to USDA or Interior for wildfire suppression operations if the department concerned notifies the relevant congressional committees that a wildfire suppression event is eligible for funding from the FLAME Fund. Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to require certain adjustments to discretionary (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 02/12/2015

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