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RepublicanBill · S. 171· Senate(119-S-171)

A bill to remove the lesser prairie-chicken from the lists of threatened species and endangered species published pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, to amend that Act to exclude the lesser prairie-chicken from the authority of that Act, and for other purposes.

Rep. Marshall
Age: 66 years
Kansas
Introduced
1/21/2025
Last activity
1/21/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsored by
Roger Marshall
Cosponsors
Republican - 4Democrat - 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 under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. It seeks to amend the Act to ensure the species is excluded from future authority regarding these classifications. Specifically, it directs that the Secretary cannot make a determination that the lesser prairie-chicken is an endangered or threatened species. The legislation was introduced by Mr. Marshall and several others.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would farmers be better off under this?+5

    The removal of endangered species status can reduce regulatory constraints on agricultural land and operations.

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

    The bill likely benefits land owners and businesses by removing federal species-protection restrictions.

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+4

    The bill eases federal environmental regulations that often impact rural land use.

The opposite

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

    The bill removes the lesser prairie-chicken from the protections provided by the Endangered Species Act.