Senate Bill 2587
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a program to allow States to assume certain Federal responsibilities under that Act with respect to agency actions applicable to highway projects within the States, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 21, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2587
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
This bill amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to direct the Department of Transportation (DOT) to carry out an assignment program to allow participating states to assume certain responsibilities of DOT with respect to agency actions applicable to highway projects within the state.
March 21, 2018
03/21/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1876-1878)
03/21/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:58 PM