American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act

1/18/2024, 12:14 PM

American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act

This bill limits the protection of endangered or threatened species to species that are native to the United States. In addition, the bill prohibits certain funding for endangered or threatened species from being used to acquire lands, waters, or other interests in foreign countries.

Congress
118
Number
HR - 94
Introduced on
2023-01-09
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/9/2023
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act

This bill limits the protection of endangered or threatened species to species that are native to the United States. In addition, the bill prohibits certain funding for endangered or threatened species from being used to acquire lands, waters, or other interests in foreign countries.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo 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.
Policy Areas
Environmental Protection
Potential Impact
Endangered and threatened species•
Foreign aid and international relief

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary1/23/2023

American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act

This bill limits the protection of endangered or threatened species to species that are native to the United States. In addition, the bill prohibits certain funding for endangered or t...

Latest Action2/21/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.