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House adopts resolution urging Congress to weigh human economic impacts in Endangered Species listings

Utah House of Representatives · January 27, 1992

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Summary

House Concurrent Resolution 8, urging Congress to consider economic consequences when listing species under the federal Endangered Species Act, passed after a polarized floor debate (39–33). Supporters cited local economic harm from listings; opponents warned the resolution overcorrected and threatened biodiversity protections.

Representative Allen introduced House Concurrent Resolution 8 urging Congress to consider the "Human Protection Act," an amendment to the federal Endangered Species Act that would explicitly permit economic consequences to be weighed in listing decisions. The resolution…

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