Native Species Protection Act

Senate Bill 2070 - Native Species Protection Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-12-31T05:28:03Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2070 Native Species Protection Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Environmental Protection. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/31/2022, 5:28 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2070

Native Species Protection Act

This bill prohibits an intrastate species from being subject to (1) regulation governing the protection of endangered or threatened species, or (2) provisions of law under which regulatory authority is based on the power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce under the Commerce Clause.

An intrastate species is any species of plant or fish or wildlife that is found entirely within the borders of a single state and is not part of a national market for any commodity.

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Current Status of Bill S 2070

Bill S 2070 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2021. Bill S 2070 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 15, 2021. Bill S 2070's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of June 15, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2070

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2070

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

- Endangered and threatened species

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2070

A bill to clarify that noncommercial species found entirely within the borders of a single State are not in interstate commerce or subject to regulation under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 or any other provision of law enacted as an exercise of the power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce.

Native Species Protection Act