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RepublicanBill · H.R. 2608· House(119-HR-2608)

To remove certain species from the lists of threatened species and endangered species published pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

Rep. Roy
Age: 54 years
Texas
Introduced
4/2/2025
Last activity
4/2/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by
Chip Roy
Cosponsors
Republican - 2Democrat - 0
Animals
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill seeks to remove several specific species from the lists of threatened and endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The species targeted for removal include the Arabian oryx, Banteng, Eld's brow-antlered deer, Grevy's zebra, Red lechwe, Seledang, and Swamp deer. Additionally, the bill amends the Endangered Species Act regarding the Bukharan markhor. It specifically prohibits the Secretary from making a determination that the Bukharan markhor is a threatened or endangered species.

Yes

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+2

    Reducing species protections may reduce regulatory burdens on land use and business operations.

  • Would farmers be better off under this?+2

    Decreased species protections may reduce land-use restrictions for agricultural interests.

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+1

    Reduced regulations may benefit rural land owners and local economic activities.

The opposite· 3 of 4

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-5

    The bill weakens environmental protections by removing several species from the endangered list.

  • Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?-3

    Reducing protections for certain species may negatively impact biodiversity management on public lands.

  • Would Native Americans be better off under this?-2

    Removal of species protections may affect indigenous lands and traditional ecological management.