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Threatened Species Protection Improvement Act of 2020
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
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5557
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5557
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionPotential Impact Areas
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Congressional oversight
- Department of the Interior
- Endangered and threatened species
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5557
Threatened Species Protection Improvement Act of 2020
To codify a final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to endangered and threatened species, and for other purposes.
Threatened Species Protection Improvement Act of 2020
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5557
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