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S.293: A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements.
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 28, 2015
- Latest Major Action May 6, 2015
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
This bill amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to revise provisions governing citizen suits against the Department of the Interior or the Department of Commerce, as appropriate, that allege a failure of the relevant department to perform an act or duty related to an endangered species or threatened species. Interior must publish the complaint in a citizen suit within 30 days of being served. Affected parties shall be given a reasonable...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 6, 2015 |
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.
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Jan. 28, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S602)
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Jan. 28, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Cornyn (R-Texas) |