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SJRES 204 · 119th CongressIntroduced

Keep protections for endangered species

Sponsored by Adam B. Schiff

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Summary

What the bill does

This joint resolution would cancel a rule from the Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA that removed the word 'harm' from the definition of what counts as harming an endangered species. If passed, the old definition would stay in place, meaning actions that harm endangered species could still be restricted. The resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to overturn the rule.

Why it matters

The stakes

This affects anyone who uses land or water where endangered species live, such as farmers, developers, and energy companies. It also affects conservation groups and the public who care about protecting wildlife. The outcome decides how much protection endangered species get from activities that might hurt them.

The debate

What each side says

Supporters
  • The rule would weaken protections for endangered species by removing 'harm' from the definition, making it harder to hold people accountable for actions that hurt these animals.bill
  • Keeping the original definition helps ensure that the Endangered Species Act continues to protect habitats and ecosystems that endangered species depend on.bill
Critics
  • The rule was meant to reduce regulatory burdens on landowners and businesses, and canceling it keeps those burdens in place.report
  • The original definition of 'harm' can be too broad and lead to unexpected restrictions on everyday activities like farming or building.report

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