HR9901Referred to Committee

To provide that the final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration titled "Rescinding the Definition of "Harm" Under the Endangered Species Act" shall have no force or effect.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-07-23
Introduced
1
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Brian K. Fitzpatrick
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
Republican · PA · Representative
Votes with party: 83.6% (636 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (1)

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2026-07-23

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would block a recent rule change that narrowed what counts as "harm" to endangered species under federal law. The change would restore the broader definition of harm that was previously used to protect endangered animals and their habitats from human activities. Environmental groups, wildlife advocates, and some states support keeping stronger protections, while businesses argue the narrower definition reduces unnecessary restrictions on development and other activities.

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