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
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.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on Natural Resources · U.S. House of Representatives
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Full history
- Jun 9, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
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- Jun 9, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Jun 9, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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