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RepublicanBill · H.R. 587· House(119-HR-587)

To remove the lesser prairie-chicken from the lists of threatened species and endangered species published pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and to amend that Act to exclude the lesser prairie-chicken from the authority of that Act.

Rep. Mann
Age: 50 years
Kansas
Introduced
1/21/2025
Last activity
1/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by
Tracey Mann
Cosponsors
Republican - 17Democrat - 0
Animals
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill aims to remove the lesser prairie-chicken from the lists of threatened and endangered species. It specifically targets the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The legislation would amend the Act to ensure the bird is excluded from its authority. This includes all distinct population segments of the lesser prairie-chicken.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would farmers be better off under this?+5

    The removal of endangered status for the lesser prairie-chicken likely reduces regulatory constraints on agricultural land management.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+4

    Reducing species protections can decrease regulatory costs for businesses involved in land development or agriculture.

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3

    The bill reduces federal environmental oversight that often impacts rural land and development.

The opposite

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-7

    The bill removes the lesser prairie-chicken from the authority of the Endangered Species Act, reducing legal protections for the species.