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HOUSE 97118th CongressReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to "Office of the Attorney General; Home Confinement Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act".

Last Action
11/7/2023

Actions

  • 2023-02-21Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
  • 2023-01-09Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • 2023-01-09Introduced in House
  • 2023-01-09Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-01-09 (00)

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.

Cosponsors (1)

  • Paul Gosar (R-AZ)

Subjects

  • Endangered and threatened species
  • Military facilities and property
  • Military procurement, research, weapons development
  • Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
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