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Armed Forces Endangered Species Exemption Act

USA118th CongressHR-97| House 
| Updated: 2/21/2023
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7197
Armed Forces Endangered Species Exemption Act
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 21, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7197
    Armed Forces Endangered Species Exemption Act


  • January 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 21, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.

Environmental Protection

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

Armed Forces Endangered Species Exemption Act

USA118th CongressHR-97| House 
| Updated: 2/21/2023
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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7197
Armed Forces Endangered Species Exemption Act
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 21, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7197
    Armed Forces Endangered Species Exemption Act


  • January 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 21, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, 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