American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Representative Biggs (AZ)
Introduced
Summary
This bill would limit federal endangered or threatened species protections to species that are native to the United States. It would also bar federal financial assistance under Section 8(a) of the Endangered Species Act from being used to acquire lands, waters, or other interests in foreign countries.
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- Federal wildlife agencies and recovery programs would be unable to list or protect nonnative species under the Act. That narrows which species can receive federal protections and recovery funding.
- International conservation partners and programs would lose a channel for U.S.-funded land purchases abroad. This would reduce the use of federal assistance to secure overseas habitat.
- Domestic conservation groups and landowners working on nonnative species would no longer be able to rely on federal listing to obtain protections or related federal support.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Endangered Species Act listings limited to native species
The Secretary would not be able to list a species as endangered or threatened if it is not native to the United States. This would limit federal protections and rules tied to nonnative plants and animals. Some landowners and businesses could face fewer federal steps for those species, while conservation groups could see fewer protections. It would take effect upon enactment.
No Endangered Species Act funds for foreign land
Endangered Species Act grants under Section 8(a) would not be allowed to buy or lease land, water, or other interests in other countries. State agencies, conservation groups, and other recipients could not use these funds for land or water acquisitions abroad. It would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Biggs (AZ)
AZ • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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