This morning, the House Committee on Natural Resources is holding a legislative hearing on six proposed amendments to the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The live video webcast of the hearing can be accessed here. The six proposed amendments are: H.R. 1314 – establishing a procedure for approval of certain types of settlements H.R. 1927 – … Continue Reading
Yesterday, the House of Representatives approved the Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act (H.R. 2919), which would amend existing law to require the Executive Branch to provide an annual report to Congress on the amount of fees and other expenses awarded to prevailing parties, other than the United States, in certain administrative proceedings and civil suits, including … Continue Reading