American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act of 2025

# American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act would restrict federal endangered species protections to only species native to the United States. Currently, U.S. law can protect species found outside U.S. borders under certain circumstances.

The bill would also prohibit federal funding designated for endangered or threatened species from being used to purchase or protect land, water, or other resources in foreign countries. **Who It Affects:** This bill would impact conservation organizations, wildlife agencies, and international environmental programs that currently work to protect non-native endangered species. It could affect funding for projects like protecting rainforests or ocean ecosystems that house endangered animals not found in the U.S. Domestic species would remain eligible for protection under existing endangered species laws. **Current Status:** The bill (HR 102) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.