House Bill 48
117th Congress(2021-2022)
American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 4, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
48
Congress
117
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 limits the protection of endangered or threatened species to species that are native to the United States. In addition, the bill prohibits certain funding for endangered or threatened species from being used to acquire lands, waters, or other interests in foreign countries.
January 4, 2021
02/18/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
01/04/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
01/04/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:28 PM