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Amendments · HAMDT 97
FAILED· 119TH CONGRESS· HOUSE
House AmendmentHAMDT 97
Amendment sought to prohibit the designation of military and certain National Guard lands as critical habitats under the Endangered Species Act when deemed necessary by the Department of Defense, and to exempt military personnel from Endangered Species Act prohibitions during national defense-related operations, including incidental harm to protected species.
· LAST ACTION SEP 10
- Amendment, not the bill
- Failed — base text stands
- Effect depends on parent bill
DISPOSITION
FAILED
SEP 10
“On agreeing to the Biggs (AZ) amendment (A021) Failed by recorded vote: 200 - 228 (Roll no. 259).”
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SUMMARY
WHAT THIS CHANGES
This amendment would have prevented the government from designating military lands as protected wildlife habitats and exempted military personnel from environmental laws if they accidentally harmed endangered species during defense operations. The amendment failed, so current environmental protections for military property and personnel remain in place.
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KEY POINTS
2POINT 01
Critical Habitat Restrictions
Would have given the Pentagon more control over how it uses its land by preventing environmental designations that might limit construction or training.
POINT 02
Incidental Harm Protections
Would have ensured that military members face no legal consequences if a protected animal is accidentally hurt or killed during a defense operation.
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SPONSORSHIP
1 + 0
R· Arizona
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ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSSEP 10
On agreeing to the Biggs (AZ) amendment (A021) Failed by recorded vote: 200 - 228 (Roll no. 259).
SEP 10
SEP 10
Amendment (A021) offered by Mr. Biggs (AZ). (consideration: CR H4194-4196, H4225; text: CR H4194-4195)
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AMENDMENT INFO
TypeHouse Amendment
NumberHAMDT 97
Congress119th
ChamberHouse
StatusFAILED
SubmittedSep 10, 2025
Last actionSep 10, 2025
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FAILED· 119TH CONGRESS · HOUSE
House AmendmentHAMDT 97
Amendment sought to prohibit the designation of military and certain National Guard lands as critical habitats under the Endangered Species Act when deemed necessary by the Department of Defense, and to exempt military personnel from Endangered Species Act prohibitions during national defense-related operations, including incidental harm to protected species.
An amendment numbered 29 printed in Part A of House Report 119-255 to prohibit the designation of military and certain National Guard lands as critical habitats under the Endangered Species Act when deemed necessary by the Department of Defense. Exempts military personnel from Endangered Species Act prohibitions during national defense-related operations, including incidental harm to protected species.
· SUBMITTED SEP 10, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 10, 2025
DISPOSITION
FAILED
COSPONSORS
0
DAYS SINCE ACTION
380
