Increased Transparency and Data Access for Endangered Species
This new law aims to increase transparency in the process of protecting endangered species. Citizens will gain easier access to the scientific data used to make protection decisions. The act also mandates the publication of information on expenditures related to lawsuits concerning species protection, potentially impacting the efficiency of public funds.
Key points
All scientific and commercial data used to determine endangered species status will be publicly available online.
State, tribal, and local governments will have greater input in endangered species protection decisions, and their data will be considered.
The government must publish detailed reports on expenditures for lawsuits related to the Endangered Species Act, including legal fees and awards.
Status:
Introduced
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