HR 14104 · 95th Congress · Environmental Protection

Endangered Species Act Amendments

Introduced 1978-09-18· Sponsored by Rep. Leggett, Robert L. [D-CA-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure laid on table in House, S. 2899 passed in lieu.(1978-10-14)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1978-10-14
Yea 384Nay 12
PassedHouse · 1978-10-14
Yea 384Nay 12

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Endangered Species Act Amendments - Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to revise the procedures to be followed by the Secretary of the Interior in issuing regulations under the Act. Establishes an intergovernmental review board for the purpose of considering an application, upon the recommendation of the Secretary of Interior, for exemption from the requirement of the Act that Federal agencies take no action which would jeopardize the continued existence of any endangered species. Specifies that the review board shall make its recommendations to the Endangered Species Committee, established by this Act. Establishes the Endangered Species Committee to make a final determination whether or not to grant an exemption to the requirements of this Act. Specifies that this decision shall be made within 90 days of receiving the recommendation of the review board. Prohibits the Endangered Species Committee from granting an exemption if the Secretary of State has determined the proposed agency action to be in violation of any international obligation. Sets forth the procedure for judicial reviews of the Endangered Species Committee decisions. Declares that the President may grant excep…

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Cosponsors (16)

9 Democrats7 Republicans