House Bill 4348
116th Congress(2019-2020)
PAW and FIN Conservation Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 17, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4348
Congress
116
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Protect America’s Wildlife and Fish In Need of Conservation Act of 2019 or the PAW and FIN Conservation Act of 2019
This bill nullifies the 2019 rules relating to the listing of endangered or threatened species and the designation of critical habitats.
Among other things, the restored rules
- automatically give threatened species the same protections as endangered species;
- revise requirements governing when an agency must consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or the National Marine Fisheries Service about endangered species, threatened species, or their habitats;
- prohibit economic assessments from being considered in listing decisions; and
- revise the criteria used for designating critical habitats for the species.
08/07/2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 376.
08/07/2020
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-469.
01/29/2020
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
01/29/2020
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 16.
01/29/2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
09/24/2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
09/17/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
09/17/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
09/17/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:31 PM