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S.19: A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced Feb. 27, 2013
- Latest Major Action Feb. 27, 2013
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require the Secretary of the Interior, within 30 days after being served with a complaint in an action alleging a failure to perform an act or duty related to an endangered species or threatened species determination, to publish the complaint. Prohibits the failure of the Secretary to meet such deadline from being the basis for such an action. Sets forth requirements concerning the intervention in...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 27, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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| Feb. 27, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Cornyn (R-Texas) |