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Extinction Crisis Emergency Act of 2021
12/30/2022, 3:47 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4182
Bill 117 HR 4182, also known as the Extinction Crisis Emergency Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress to address the urgent issue of species extinction. The bill aims to declare a national emergency regarding the extinction crisis and take immediate action to protect and preserve endangered species.
The key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a task force to assess the current state of endangered species and develop a comprehensive plan to prevent further extinctions. The task force will be responsible for coordinating efforts across federal agencies, as well as working with state and local governments, tribal nations, and non-profit organizations to implement conservation measures.
Additionally, the bill allocates funding for research, habitat restoration, and conservation programs to support endangered species recovery efforts. It also includes provisions to strengthen enforcement of existing wildlife protection laws and increase penalties for illegal poaching and trafficking of endangered species. Overall, the Extinction Crisis Emergency Act of 2021 seeks to address the growing threat of species extinction and protect biodiversity for future generations. It represents a bipartisan effort to prioritize conservation and environmental stewardship in the face of a global crisis.
The key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a task force to assess the current state of endangered species and develop a comprehensive plan to prevent further extinctions. The task force will be responsible for coordinating efforts across federal agencies, as well as working with state and local governments, tribal nations, and non-profit organizations to implement conservation measures.
Additionally, the bill allocates funding for research, habitat restoration, and conservation programs to support endangered species recovery efforts. It also includes provisions to strengthen enforcement of existing wildlife protection laws and increase penalties for illegal poaching and trafficking of endangered species. Overall, the Extinction Crisis Emergency Act of 2021 seeks to address the growing threat of species extinction and protect biodiversity for future generations. It represents a bipartisan effort to prioritize conservation and environmental stewardship in the face of a global crisis.
Congressional Summary of HR 4182
Extinction Crisis Emergency Act of 2021
This bill requires the President to declare the global wildlife extinction crisis a national emergency and to take certain actions to restore wildlife.
Specifically, the President shall direct the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service to
- review all species that are identified as critically imperiled, critically endangered, endangered, or vulnerable, and to use all authorities to propose and finalize protections for all species that may warrant protection; and
- establish new national wildlife refuges and new marine protected areas.
The Departments of Commerce and the Interior must, after accepting public comment, conduct annual reviews of every nation's compliance with any international fishery conservation program or international program for endangered or threatened species, and take specified actions.
The President must enlist all federal agencies to help fight the wildlife extinction crisis by directing each federal agency to take specified actions to prioritize the recovery of endangered species and to rebuild healthy wildlife and plant populations, including by fully integrating climate change concerns into the conservation and recovery of endangered species.
The President must direct the Department of Defense to prioritize the protection of endangered species and rare habitats on U.S. military installations around the world.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4182
Bill HR 4182 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 25, 2021. Bill HR 4182 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 25, 2021. Bill HR 4182's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. as of July 24, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4182
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
32Democrat Cosponsors
32Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4182
Primary Policy Focus
Emergency ManagementAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4182
Extinction Crisis Emergency Act of 2021
To require the President to declare the global wildlife extinction crisis a national emergency under the National Emergencies Act, and for other purposes.
Extinction Crisis Emergency Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4182
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