S-2372 : Still Just a Bill


Recovering America’s Wildlife Act of 2021

This bill provides funding for (1) the conservation or restoration of wildlife and plant species of greatest conservation need; (2) the wildlife conservation strategies of states, territories, or the District of Columbia; and (3) wildlife conservation education and recreation projects.

The Department of the Interior must use a portion of the funding for a grant program. The grants must be used for innovative recovery efforts for species of greatest conservation need, species listed as endangered or threatened species, or the habitats of such species.

In addition, the bill requires certain revenues generated from fees and penalties for violations of environmental requirements to be used as a source for the funding.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-08-02FloorBy Senator Carper from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 117-135.Senate
2022-04-27CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 354.Senate
2022-04-27CommitteeCommittee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Carper with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.Senate
2022-04-07CommitteeCommittee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Senate
2021-12-08CommitteeCommittee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-206.Senate
2021-07-15IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Senate
2021-07-15IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Environmental Protection
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  • Civil actions and liability
  • Congressional oversight
  • Crimes against animals and natural resources
  • Ecology
  • Endangered and threatened species
  • Government trust funds
  • Horticulture and plants
  • Indian lands and resources rights
  • Outdoor recreation
  • State and local government operations
  • Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
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