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H.R. 5557

Threatened Species Protection Improvement Act of 2020

Threatened Species Protection Improvement Act of 2020

This bill provides statutory authority for the rule published on August 27, 2019, by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service relating to threatened species. The rule requires species listed as threatened after the issuance of the rule to be given protections tailored to the species' needs. Prior to the rule, threatened species were automatically provided with most of the protections that are provided to endangered species.

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

Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4](R-CO)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

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

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
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    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Threatened Species Protection Improvement Act of 2020 — Informed