119-hr-9017In Committee

To provide that compliance with a certain biological opinion is deemed to be compliance with the requirements of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 for purposes of a certain agency action, and for other purposes.

Sponsored by Donalds, Byron (Republican-FL-19) · House · Introduced May 22, 2026

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Plain-English Summary (AI-assisted)

This bill would establish that following a specific biological opinion automatically satisfies the Endangered Species Act requirements for a particular federal agency action. The bill streamlines compliance by deeming adherence to one assessment as sufficient to meet all relevant endangered species protections.

Legislative Status Timeline

Introduced

May 22, 2026

In Committee

May 22, 2026

Passed House

Pending

Passed Senate

Pending

Presidential Action

Pending

Sponsor

D

Donalds, Byron

Independent · FL-19

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