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Armed Forces Endangered Species Exemption Act

USA117th CongressHR-7197| House 
| Updated: 3/24/2022
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (4)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)

Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Armed Forces Endangered Species Exemption Act This bill establishes exemptions from the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) for defense-related purposes. Specifically, the bill establishes exemptions from the ESA for (1) operations related to national defense, and (2) military personnel engaged in such operations. For example, the bill allows such personnel to take (e.g., harm or kill) endangered or threatened species. In addition, the bill expands restrictions on the Department of the Interior designating defense-related areas as critical habitat. It also exempts the Department of Defense from certain requirements to consult with Interior about critical habitats.
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Timeline
Mar 24, 2022
Introduced in House
Mar 24, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • March 24, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • March 24, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Environmental Protection

Endangered and threatened speciesMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Armed Forces Endangered Species Exemption Act

USA117th CongressHR-7197| House 
| Updated: 3/24/2022
Armed Forces Endangered Species Exemption Act This bill establishes exemptions from the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) for defense-related purposes. Specifically, the bill establishes exemptions from the ESA for (1) operations related to national defense, and (2) military personnel engaged in such operations. For example, the bill allows such personnel to take (e.g., harm or kill) endangered or threatened species. In addition, the bill expands restrictions on the Department of the Interior designating defense-related areas as critical habitat. It also exempts the Department of Defense from certain requirements to consult with Interior about critical habitats.
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Timeline
Mar 24, 2022
Introduced in House
Mar 24, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • March 24, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • March 24, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (4)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)

Natural Resources Committee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Endangered and threatened speciesMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentWildlife conservation and habitat protection