House Bill 5638
116th Congress(2019-2020)
American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 16, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5638
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
American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act
This bill revises requirements governing the protection of endangered or threatened species.
Specifically, the bill limits such protection to native species.
In addition, the bill prohibits certain funding for endangered or threatened species from being used to purchase land in foreign countries.
January 16, 2020
01/21/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
01/16/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
01/16/2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H622)
01/16/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:17:51 PM