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- S.1426
S.1426: A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements.
About This Bill
- Introduced May 13, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 13, 2019
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 13, 2019
Bill Summary
This bill revises provisions governing citizen suits against the Department of the Interior or the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration that allege a failure of the relevant department to perform its duties 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 must be given a reasonable opportunity to intervene in the suit. If...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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| May 13, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Cornyn (R-Texas) |