Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 22, 2021Environmental Protection
H.R. 4671
EMPOWERS Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 22, 2021)
Ensuring Meaningful Petition Outreach While Enhancing Rights of States Act or the EMPOWERS Act
This bill revises the petition process for listing, delisting, or reclassifying an endangered or threatened species, including by requiring petitioners to notify each county and state in which the species is located of the intent to submit a petition.
What just happenedAug 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8](R-MO)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJul 22, 2021
- Aug 9, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House