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American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5638

American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 5638

Bill HR 5638 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 16, 2020. Bill HR 5638 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 16, 2020.  Bill HR 5638's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. as of January 21, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5638

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
8
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5638

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

- Endangered and threatened species
- Foreign aid and international relief

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5638

American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act
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.
American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act

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