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Cornyn Bill Would Protect Texans Against Burdensome Endangered Species Settlements

Press Release

Date: Jan. 28, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Animals and Wildlife Federal, State and Local Relations

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) issued the following statement after introducing the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Settlement Reform Act, which would give impacted local parties a voice in the settlement process of ESA litigation between special interest groups and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). Senator Cornyn fought for similar legislation during previous sessions of Congress.

"There must be a balance to ensure Washington bureaucrats don't run roughshod over Texas landowners and job creators. This bill gives states and counties facing regulation a seat at the table with the FWS and special interest groups in ESA settlement negotiations."

Sen. Cornyn's bill adds protection for Texans and all Americans from the burdensome regulatory impact of closed-door litigation settlements between special interest groups and the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).


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