House Bill 5557
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Threatened Species Protection Improvement Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 8, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5557
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
Threatened Species Protection Improvement Act of 2020
This bill provides statutory authority for the rule published on August 27, 2019, by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service relating to threatened species. The rule requires species listed as threatened after the issuance of the rule to be given protections tailored to the species' needs. Prior to the rule, threatened species were automatically provided with most of the protections that are provided to endangered species.
January 8, 2020
01/15/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
01/08/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
01/08/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:14:41 PM