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RepublicanBill · H.R. 9184· House(119-HR-9184)

Local Data for Better Conservation Act

Rep. Boebert
Age: 40 years
Colorado
Introduced
6/8/2026
Last activity
6/8/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by
Lauren Boebert
Cosponsors
Republican - 6Democrat - 0
Environmental Protection
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is called the "Local Data for Better Conservation Act." It seeks to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Specifically, it requires the Secretary to accept and integrate data collected by States when making decisions to list or delist a species as threatened or endangered.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?+5

    Empowers states by requiring federal agencies to accept state-collected data.

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

    Rural areas often rely on state-level ecological data and are most affected by ESA listings.

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

    Allows for more localized data to inform land management via endangered species listing.

The opposite

  • Does this give the federal government more power?-3

    Reduces sole federal discretion by requiring the integration of state data.