Greater Sage Grouse Protection and Recovery Act of 2016

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Congressional Summary of HR 4739

Greater Sage Grouse Protection and Recovery Act of 2016

This bill delays findings by the Department of the Interior with respect to the greater sage grouse under the Endangered Species Act until September 30, 2026.

Additionally, Interior and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) are prohibited from amending any federal resource management plans that affect the greater sage grouse in a state in which the governor has notified Interior or USDA that a state management plan is in place.

Current Status of Bill HR 4739

Bill HR 4739 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 15, 2016. Bill HR 4739 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on March 15, 2016.  Bill HR 4739's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of March 15, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4739

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
20
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
20
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4739

Primary Policy Focus

Animals

Potential Impact Areas

BirdsCongressional oversightEndangered and threatened speciesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchForests, forestry, treesLand use and conservationWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4739

Greater Sage Grouse Protection and Recovery Act of 2016To provide for the conservation and preservation of the Greater Sage Grouse by facilitating State recovery plans.Greater Sage Grouse Protection and Recovery Act of 2016
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