Bill · H.R. 102· House(119-HR-102)
American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 1/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Andy Biggs
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act of 2025," seeks to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973. It introduces a restriction that prevents the Secretary from listing a species as endangered or threatened if that species is not native to the United States. Additionally, the bill aims to limit the provision of certain financial assistance. It specifically prohibits using funds to acquire lands, waters, or other interests located in a foreign country.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-5
The bill restricts the ability to protect non-native species by preventing their listing as endangered or threatened.
Does this send more money or help to other countries?-3
The bill prohibits using financial assistance to acquire lands or interests in foreign countries.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Restriction on non-native species listing: By amending Section 4(a) of the Endangered Species Act, the bill prevents the Secretary from determining that a species is endangered or threatened if it is not native to the United States. (Section 2(a))
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Limitation on financial assistance for foreign land: The bill amends Section 8(a) to ensure that financial assistance cannot be used to acquire land, water, or interests in a foreign country through lease or other means. (Section 2(b))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed within the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections-5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid-3
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House