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H.R. 2253 106th Congress House

Property Owners Protection Act of 1999

Official title: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to prohibit the use under that Act of any item or information obtained by trespassing on privately owned property, … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to prohibit the use under that Act of any item or information obtained by trespassing on privately owned property, or otherwise taken from privately owned property without the consent of the owner of the property.

Introduced: June 17, 1999 Introduced by: Ken Calvert Republican · California See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources AnimalsCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCivil actions and liabilityCrime and Law Enforcement
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Endangered speciesEnvironmental ProtectionEnvironmental law enforcementEvidence (Law)LawRight of property
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This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 29, 1999
Referred to Department of the Interior for comments.
Jun 17, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Jun 17, 1999
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 29, 1999

Referred to Department of the Interior for comments.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Property Owners Protection Act of 1999 - Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to prohibit any item or information obtained by trespassing on privately owned property or otherwise taken from privately owned property without the owner's consent from: (1) being admissible as evidence in any criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding under such Act; and (2) otherwise being used to administer such Act.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2253: Property Owners Protection Act of 1999. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-2253/
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"H.R. 2253: Property Owners Protection Act of 1999." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-2253/.
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H.R. 2253, 106th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-2253/.
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