Bill · H.R. 181· House(119-HR-181)
To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide that artificially propagated animals shall be treated the same under that Act as naturally propagated animals, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 9/15/2026 — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 17.
- Sponsored by
- Tom McClintock
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill proposes amendments to the Endangered Species Act of 1973. It directs that the Secretary must not distinguish between animals that are naturally propagated and those that are artificially propagated when making determinations under the Act. Additionally, it authorizes the use of artificial propagation for species mitigation purposes. These changes apply to species regardless of whether they were determined to be endangered or threatened before, on, or after this Act is passed.
Yes
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The bill enhances species mitigation capabilities through authorized artificial propagation.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Mitigation through propagation: Under Section 2, the Secretary is authorized to use the artificial propagation of animals for any mitigation required under the Act. This provides a specific method for species mitigation.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the text provided: The text focuses on the authorization of artificial propagation and the removal of distinctions between natural and artificial propagation, but does not list any specific negative consequences.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3
- 9/15/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 17.
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House