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- 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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