Extinction Crisis Act: Declaring Wildlife Protection a National Emergency
This act mandates the President to declare the global wildlife extinction crisis a national emergency. This aims to accelerate the protection of endangered plants and animals, establish new protected areas, and require federal agencies to prioritize wildlife and plant population recovery. Citizens may observe increased environmental conservation efforts in their communities.
Key points
The President must declare the wildlife extinction crisis a national emergency, triggering special protective measures.
Authorities will expedite the protection of endangered species, creating new refuges and marine protected areas.
All federal agencies will be required to integrate species and habitat protection into their operations, including on military installations.
Annual reviews of other nations' compliance with international fishery and endangered species conservation programs will be conducted, with potential trade penalties.
Expired
Citizen Poll