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HR 48 117th Congress House Environmental Protection Endangered and threatened species Foreign aid and international relief

American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act

Introduced: January 4, 2021 Introduced by: Biggs, Andy Republican · Arizona See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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.
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Became law
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act

This bill limits the protection of endangered or threatened species to species that are native to the United States. In addition, the bill prohibits certain funding for endangered or threatened species from being used to acquire lands, waters, or other interests in foreign countries.

What's happening now February 18, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 48: American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-48/
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"H.R. 48: American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-48/.
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H.R. 48, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-48/.
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