H.R. 3845 — To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to expand the exemption process under section 7 of that Act with respect to national security and significant adverse national or regional economic impacts.

H.R. 3845 — To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to expand the exemption process under section 7 of that Act with respect to national security and significant adverse national or regional economic impacts. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this legislative proposal is to modify the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to allow for broader exemptions from its requirements when national security or significant economic impacts are at stake. The goal is to ensure that federal actions can proceed without being hindered by the protections typically afforded to endangered species when such actions are deemed critical for national interests. Key provisions of this proposal include an expanded process for federal agencies and applicants to seek exemptions.