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House bill · H.R. 3845 (119th Congress)

To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to expand the exemption process under section 7 of that Act with respect to national security and significant…

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jun 9, 2025

Sponsor: Adam Gray (U.S. Representative, CA-13, Democratic)

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To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to expand the exemption process under section 7 of that Act with respect to national security and significant adverse national or regional economic impacts.

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Summary

The bill would amend section 7 of the Endangered Species Act to broaden who may seek an exemption from its consultation requirements, allowing a federal agency, the governor of the state where the action would occur, or a permit or license applicant to apply, and would expand the grounds for exemption to include national security and significant adverse national or regional economic impacts.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Natural Resources · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. Jun 9, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  2. Jun 9, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

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  3. Jun 9, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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