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H.R. 102

American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act of 2025

In Plain Language

This bill changes which species get federal protection from being endangered or threatened—only species that naturally live in the U.S. would qualify. It also blocks federal funding for protecting endangered species from being spent on buying land or water in other countries.

Official Congressional Research Service summary

American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act of 2025This bill limits the protection of endangered or threatened species to species that are native to the United States. In addition, the bill prohibits certain funding for endangered or threatened species from being used to acquire lands, waters, or other interests in foreign countries.

Sponsor

Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]

Cosponsors

None listed

Latest action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Jan 3, 2025

Official source

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Action history

Jan 3, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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