H.R.102 - American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.102, the American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act of 2025, aims to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The bill seeks to prevent the listing of non-native species as endangered or threatened within the United States. It also restricts the use of financial assistance under the Act for acquiring land or interests in foreign countries.
Expected Effects
If enacted, this bill would narrow the scope of the Endangered Species Act, focusing its protections and resources solely on species native to the United States. It would also prevent the use of US funds for conservation efforts in other countries. This could lead to changes in conservation priorities and potentially impact international collaborations.
Potential Benefits
- Focuses conservation efforts and funding on native species within the United States.
- Ensures that US financial assistance is used domestically rather than abroad.
- Potentially reduces regulatory burdens associated with non-native species.
- Could streamline the listing process under the Endangered Species Act.
- May align conservation efforts more closely with national interests.
Most Benefited Areas:
Potential Disadvantages
- Could negatively impact the conservation of migratory species that spend part of their life cycle outside the US.
- May weaken international cooperation on conservation issues.
- Could lead to the decline or extinction of non-native species that play a role in US ecosystems.
- May face criticism from conservation groups and international bodies.
- Potentially disregards the interconnectedness of global ecosystems.
Most Disadvantaged Areas:
Constitutional Alignment
The bill's focus on domestic species and restriction of financial assistance to domestic projects appears to align with the concept of national sovereignty. Congress has the power to regulate commerce and manage federal property under Article I, Section 8. The degree of alignment depends on whether the restrictions unduly harm interstate commerce or violate other constitutional principles.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).