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GA HR1237

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/21/2020

Primary Sponsor

David Knight

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House of Representatives urges the U.S. Congress to pass the Recovering America's Wildlife Act, which would provide $1.3 billion annually in permanent federal revenue dedicated to state-based wildlife conservation
  • Georgia would receive more than $28 million annually to implement its State Wildlife Action Plan, administered by the Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division
  • Addresses an extinction crisis affecting one-third of species from the best-known plant and animal groups in the U.S., with over 1,600 species currently protected under the federal Endangered Species Act and 12,000 species needing conservation attention
  • Funding would empower state wildlife managers and private landowners to address conservation at the local level, reducing the likelihood of federal regulatory intervention
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the U.S. President, leaders of both chambers of Congress, and all members of the Georgia Congressional delegation for entry into the Congressional Record

Legislative Description

Congress; pass Recovering America's Wildlife Act; urge

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported

6/17/2020

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