HR 97
118th Congress
House
Environmental Protection
Endangered and threatened species
Military facilities and property
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Armed Forces Endangered Species Exemption Act
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 21, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1