A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish an Endangered Species interagency committee to review certain actions to determine whether exemptions from certain requirements of that Act should be granted for such actions.

S. 2899 in the 95th Congress (1977–1978) became law — introduced on Apr 12, 1978, sponsored by John Culver. Congress held 6 roll call votes on it.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Apr 12, 1978
Policy area: Environment
Public law: Public Law 95632

Sponsor

John Culver (D-IA)

Where it stands

IntroducedApr 12, 1978
Passed the SenateYes
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawNov 10, 1978

Every roll call vote on this bill

To agree to a modified amendment to S. 2899, the bill establishing an endangered species interagency…Senate · Jul 18, 1978
To amend S. 2899 by requiring that this legislation be "consistent with the welfare and national goals of…Senate · Jul 18, 1978
To amend S. 2899 by changing the definition of an "endangered species" to mean a species that is likely to…Senate · Jul 18, 1978
To amend S. 2899 by exempting any federal project for which a "substantial and irretrievable commitment of…Senate · Jul 19, 1978
To amend S. 2899 by requiring a majority vote of four instead of five of the seven members of the endangered…Senate · Jul 19, 1978
To pass S. 2899.Senate · Jul 19, 1978

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