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Endangered Species Protection: Codifying Federal Regulations

This bill aims to give legal force to existing regulations concerning the protection of endangered species. This means that the rules for listing endangered species and designating their critical habitats, which are already in effect, will become a permanent part of federal law. For citizens, this implies stability in environmental protection regulations and potential impacts on land development where protected species are present.
Key points
Existing regulations for protecting endangered species and their habitats will be permanently incorporated into federal law.
This change provides greater legal certainty in environmental protection, potentially affecting investment planning and land use in areas with protected species.
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Print number: 117_HR_5708
Sponsor: Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2]
Process start date: 2021-10-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To codify certain regulations relating to the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5708.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Existing regulations for protecting endangered species and their habitats will be permanently incorporated into federal law.
  • This change provides greater legal certainty in environmental protection, potentially affecting investment planning and land use in areas with protected species.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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