Threatened Species Protection Improvement Act of 2020

House Bill 5557 - Threatened Species Protection Improvement Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:14:41Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5557 Threatened Species Protection Improvement Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Environmental Protection. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:14 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5557

Threatened Species Protection Improvement Act of 2020

This bill provides statutory authority for the rule published on August 27, 2019, by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service relating to threatened species. The rule requires species listed as threatened after the issuance of the rule to be given protections tailored to the species' needs. Prior to the rule, threatened species were automatically provided with most of the protections that are provided to endangered species.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5557

Bill HR 5557 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 8, 2020. Bill HR 5557 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 8, 2020. Bill HR 5557's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. as of January 15, 2020