To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to expand the exemption...
To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to expand the exemption process under section 7 of that Act with respect to national security and significant adverse national or regional economic impacts.
This bill proposes changes to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, specifically aiming to modify the exemption process under section 7. The changes would allow for exemptions related to national security and significant economic impacts, either nationally or regionally. This means that in cases where protecting endangered species could conflict with national security or cause major economic harm, there might be a way to avoid such conflicts.
The bill would affect various stakeholders, including federal agencies, industries potentially impacted by species protection measures, and environmental advocacy groups. Federal agencies might have more flexibility in managing endangered species cases, while industries could face fewer restrictions if their operations are deemed to have significant economic impacts. Environmental groups might see changes in the enforcement of species protection laws.
HB3845 was introduced on June 9, 2025, and has been referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. This is the first step in the legislative process, where the bill will be reviewed, possibly amended, and then considered for a vote by the full House. As of now, no further actions have been taken on this bill.
