Endangered Species Consolidation Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (28 Jul 1998): Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, Interior.
What this bill does
H.R. 4335, the Endangered Species Consolidation Act, would transfer all responsibilities currently held by the Secretary of Commerce under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to the Secretary of the Interior. This includes functions carried out by the National Marine Fisheries Service, which is part of the Department of Commerce. The bill also makes conforming amendments to the Endangered Species Act and other laws to reflect this change, ensuring that references to the Secretary of Commerce for these specific functions would now point to the Secretary of the Interior.
This legislation directly affects the Department of Commerce and the Department of the Interior, by reassigning specific duties related to endangered species. It also impacts any entities or individuals who interact with these governmental functions as it consolidates authority under one department. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in July 1998 and was referred to the Committee on Resources. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet progressed further in the legislative process.
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Official summary
Endangered Species Consolidation Act - Transfers all functions performed by the Secretary of Commerce under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (including functions performed by the National Marine Fisheries Service) to the Secretary of the Interior.
Timeline
28 Jul 1998
Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, Interior.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4335 do?
- H.R. 4335, the Endangered Species Consolidation Act, would transfer all responsibilities currently held by the Secretary of Commerce under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to the Secretary of the Interior. This includes functions carried out by the National Marine Fisheries Service, which is part of the Department of Commerce. The bill also makes conforming amendments to the Endangered Species Act and other laws to reflect this change, ensuring that references to the Secretary of Commerce for these specific functions would now point to the Secretary of the Interior. This legislation directly affects the Department of Commerce and the Department of the Interior, by reassigning specific duties related to endangered species. It also impacts any entities or individuals who interact with these governmental functions as it consolidates authority under one department. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in July 1998 and was referred to the Committee on Resources. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet progressed further in the legislative process.
- Has H.R. 4335 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4335. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4335?
- H.R. 4335 was sponsored by Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] (R-AK), with 6 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4335?
- Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, Interior. (28 Jul 1998).
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