Senate Bill 1863
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Native Species Protection Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Sep 26, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1863
Congress
115
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Native Species Protection Act
This bill prohibits an intrastate species from being: (1) considered to be in interstate commerce; and (2) subject to regulation under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, or any other provision of law under which regulatory authority is based on the power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce under the Commerce Clause.
An intrastate species is any species of plant or fish or wildlife that is: (1) found entirely within the borders of a single state, and (2) not part of a national market for any commodity.
September 26, 2017
09/26/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
09/26/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:33 PM