House Bill 5594
116th Congress(2019-2020)
EMPOWERS Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 13, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5594
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
Ensuring Meaningful Petition Outreach While Enhancing Rights of States Act of 2020 or the EMPOWERS Act of 2020
This bill revises the petition process for listing, delisting, or reclassifying an endangered or threatened species, including by requiring petitioners to notify each county and state in which the species is located of the intent to submit a petition.
January 13, 2020
01/17/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
01/13/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
01/13/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 2:28:18 AM