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Bring ESA Into the 21st Century Act

USA116th CongressHR-5580| House 
| Updated: 1/16/2020
Paul A. Gosar

Paul A. Gosar

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (8)
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Greg Gianforte (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Liz Cheney (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Bring ESA Into the 21st Century Act This bill provides statutory authority for two rules relating to endangered or threatened species. The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) published the rules on August 27, 2019. The first rule revises the interagency consultation process relating to such species and federal actions (i.e., activity authorized, funded, or carried out by federal agencies). Under current law, federal agencies must consult with the FWS and NMFS to review the effects of federal actions on such species or their critical habitats. Among other requirements, the rule establishes alternative consultation mechanisms as well as deadlines for FWS and NMFS to complete consultations. The second rule revises the processes for adding or removing a species to the list of endangered or threatened species and designating critical habitat for such species. Among other requirements, the rule outlines additional circumstances under which critical habitat does not need to be designated for endangered or threatened species.
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Timeline
Jan 10, 2020
Introduced in House
Jan 10, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 16, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
  • January 10, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • January 10, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • January 16, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

Environmental Protection

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightDepartment of CommerceDepartment of the InteriorEndangered and threatened speciesEnvironmental regulatory proceduresWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Bring ESA Into the 21st Century Act

USA116th CongressHR-5580| House 
| Updated: 1/16/2020
Bring ESA Into the 21st Century Act This bill provides statutory authority for two rules relating to endangered or threatened species. The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) published the rules on August 27, 2019. The first rule revises the interagency consultation process relating to such species and federal actions (i.e., activity authorized, funded, or carried out by federal agencies). Under current law, federal agencies must consult with the FWS and NMFS to review the effects of federal actions on such species or their critical habitats. Among other requirements, the rule establishes alternative consultation mechanisms as well as deadlines for FWS and NMFS to complete consultations. The second rule revises the processes for adding or removing a species to the list of endangered or threatened species and designating critical habitat for such species. Among other requirements, the rule outlines additional circumstances under which critical habitat does not need to be designated for endangered or threatened species.
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Timeline
Jan 10, 2020
Introduced in House
Jan 10, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 16, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
  • January 10, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • January 10, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • January 16, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Paul A. Gosar

Paul A. Gosar

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (8)
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Greg Gianforte (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Liz Cheney (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightDepartment of CommerceDepartment of the InteriorEndangered and threatened speciesEnvironmental regulatory proceduresWildlife conservation and habitat protection