H.R. 1965 Property Protection and Encouragement Act

in House

Purpose: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to limit the application of that Act with respect to actions on military land or private land and to provide incentives for voluntary habitat maintenance, and for other purposes.
[teaserbreak] Status: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

Action: OPPOSE. The Endangered Species Act was enacted to protect all of the nation’s creatures and their habitats. It is a landmark act whose goals should not be compromised. Protecting animals from extinction was a national goal in 1973 and still is, regardless of who is threatening their existence.

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