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Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 15, 2021Environmental Protection
S. 2372

Recovering America’s Wildlife Act of 2022

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Recovering America’s Wildlife Act of 2022

This bill provides financial and technical assistance to states, territories, and the District of Columbia for the purposes of (1) recovering species listed as a threatened or endangered species under the Endangered Species Act or under state law, or (2) avoiding the need to list species under such laws. For example, the bill establishes the Endangered Species Recovery and Habitat Conservation Legacy Fund. A portion of the fund must be used to establish an Endangered Species Recovery Grant Program.

It also provides funding for (1) the conservation or restoration of wildlife and plant species of greatest conservation need; (2) the wildlife conservation strategies of states, territories, or the District of Columbia; and (3) wildlife conservation education and recreation projects. The Department of the Interior must use a portion of the funding for a grant program. The grants must be used for innovative recovery efforts for species of greatest conservation need, species listed as endangered or threatened species, or the habitats of such species.

In addition, the bill requires certain revenues generated from fees and penalties for violations of environmental requirements to be used as a source for the funding.

What just happenedAug 2, 2022

By Senator Carper from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 117-135.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM](D-NM)Sponsor
47 cosponsors30 D16 R1 I
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  1. Aug 2, 2022Floor

    By Senator Carper from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 117-135.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  2. Aug 2, 2022Committee14900

    By Senator Carper from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 117-135.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  3. Apr 27, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 354.

  4. Apr 27, 2022Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Carper with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  5. Apr 27, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Carper with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  6. Apr 7, 2022Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  7. Dec 8, 2021Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-206.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  8. Jul 15, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  9. Jul 15, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateApr 27, 202225

Recovering America’s Wildlife Act of 2022

This bill provides financial and technical assistance to states, territories, and the District of Columbia for the purposes of (1) recovering species listed as a threatened or endangered species under the Endangered Species Act or under state law, or (2) avoiding the need to list species under such laws. For example, the bill establishes the Endangered Species Recovery and Habitat Conservation Legacy Fund. A portion of the fund must be used to establish an Endangered Species Recovery Grant Program.

It also provides funding for (1) the conservation or restoration of wildlife and plant species of greatest conservation need; (2) the wildlife conservation strategies of states, territories, or the District of Columbia; and (3) wildlife conservation education and recreation projects. The Department of the Interior must use a portion of the funding for a grant program. The grants must be used for innovative recovery efforts for species of greatest conservation need, species listed as endangered or threatened species, or the habitats of such species.

In addition, the bill requires certain revenues generated from fees and penalties for violations of environmental requirements to be used as a source for the funding.

Introduced in SenateJul 15, 2021

Recovering America’s Wildlife Act of 2021

This bill provides funding for (1) the conservation or restoration of wildlife and plant species of greatest conservation need; (2) the wildlife conservation strategies of states, territories, or the District of Columbia; and (3) wildlife conservation education and recreation projects.

The Department of the Interior must use a portion of the funding for a grant program. The grants must be used for innovative recovery efforts for species of greatest conservation need, species listed as endangered or threatened species, or the habitats of such species.

In addition, the bill requires certain revenues generated from fees and penalties for violations of environmental requirements to be used as a source for the funding.

Recovering America’s Wildlife Act of 2022 — Informed