WHOLE Act of 2020

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Explore the details of House Bill 5588 WHOLE 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, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5588

Weigh Habitats Offsetting Locational Effects Act of 2020 or the WHOLE Act of 2020

This bill revises the process by which the Department of the Interior or the Department of Commerce reviews an agency action to determine whether the action is likely to jeopardize the continued existence of an endangered or threatened species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of the critical habitat of the species. When making such determination, the appropriate department must consider the offsetting effects of protection or conservation measures that are already in place or proposed to be implemented as part of the action.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5588

Bill HR 5588 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 13, 2020. Bill HR 5588 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 13, 2020. Bill HR 5588's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. as of January 17, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5588

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5588

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Administrative remedies

- Endangered and threatened species

- Licensing and registrations

- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5588

WHOLE Act of 2020

To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide for consideration of the totality of conservation measures in determining the impact of proposed Federal agency action.

WHOLE Act of 2020

Weigh Habitats Offsetting Locational Effects Act of 2020