Bill · S. 2579· Senate(119-S-2579)
Endangered Species Recovery Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/31/2025
- Last activity
- 7/31/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sponsored by
- Cynthia Lummis
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes to rename the Endangered Species Act of 1973. It would change the name of the existing law to the "Endangered Species Recovery Act." Additionally, the bill requires that any references to the original act in laws, maps, regulations, or other official United States records be updated to reflect the new name.
Yes
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+1
The bill renames the Endangered Species Act to the Endangered Species Recovery Act, which signals a shift in focus toward species recovery.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- There are no specific provisions listed in this text that describe positive outcomes or benefits for individuals or groups of people.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific provisions listed in this text that describe negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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+1
- 9/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/31/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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