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Summary of Bill HR 9017
H.R. 9017 of the 119th Congress, introduced on May 22, 2026, aims to establish that adhering to a specific biological opinion will be considered as meeting the mandates of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 for a particular agency action. The bill's primary focus appears to address regulatory alignment and streamline compliance related to endangered species protection efforts.
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Current Status of Bill HR 9017
Bill HR 9017 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 22, 2026. Bill HR 9017 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 22, 2026. Bill HR 9017's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of May 22, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9017
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
22Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
18Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9017
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9017
To provide that compliance with a certain biological opinion is deemed to be compliance with the requirements of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 for purposes of a certain agency action, and for other purposes.
To provide that compliance with a certain biological opinion is deemed to be compliance with the requirements of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 for purposes of a certain agency action, and for other purposes.
Comments
Sara Koch
937
21 days ago
I can't believe this bill is even being considered. It's just another example of the government trying to push their agenda without considering the consequences. It's ridiculous that they think compliance with a certain biological opinion is enough to satisfy the requirements of the Endangered Species Act. This is a major issue that needs to be addressed properly, not swept under the rug with a quick fix. It's frustrating to see how little regard they have for the well-being of our environment and the species that inhabit it. This bill is a disaster waiting to happen, and I hope it doesn't pass.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9017
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