For me, the legislative history and a reading of the statute--the ESA is designed to conserve both the species identified as endangered or threatened with extinction and the ecosystems they depend on to survive.
On the recordApril 18, 2016
Source
congress.govEditor's note · Context
Dingell emphasizes the purpose of the Endangered Species Act in conserving species and ecosystems.
Share
More from Debbie Dingell
May 20, 2025
I'm a mom to a son with special needs. I'm also a nurse in primary care settings. My story is from the front lines. . . . If you cut Medicaid, Americans will die. People will get sick. They'll lose jobs. Some won't survive. It's not an…
Jun 16, 2026
That’s why we’re going to keep working on this and reminding our colleagues in Congress, we have to get this done for every one of their constituents.
Mar 15, 2025
NAFTA was one of the worst pieces of trade legislation in the history of this country.
Jul 18, 2026
The quality of care a pregnant woman receives should not depend on the color of her skin, where she lives, or her income.





