Bill115th CongressFiled Mar 21, 2018Environmental Protection
S. 2587
A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a program to allow States to assume certain Federal responsibilities under that Act with respect to agency actions applicable to highway projects within the States, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 21, 2018)
This bill amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to direct the Department of Transportation (DOT) to carry out an assignment program to allow participating states to assume certain responsibilities of DOT with respect to agency actions applicable to highway projects within the state.
What just happenedMar 21, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1876-1878)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX](R-TX)Sponsor
4 cosponsors4 R
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- Introduced in SenateMar 21, 2018
- Mar 21, 2018IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1876-1878)
Environment and Public Works Committee - Mar 21, 2018IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate