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WHOLE Act of 2020
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
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
12Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5588
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionPotential 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
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5588
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