Bill · S. 4146· Senate(119-S-4146)

Local Data for Better Conservation Act

Age: 72 years

Wyoming

Introduced: 3/19/2026
Last activity: 3/19/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsored by: Cynthia Lummis
Cosponsors: - 8 - 0

Environmental Protection

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the ``Local Data for Better Conservation Act'', seeks to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973. It specifically focuses on the process of listing or delisting species as threatened or endangered. The legislation would require the Secretary to accept and integrate data collected by States. This change applies to the determinations made under Section 4 of the existing Act.

Yes

Does this leave more decisions to the states?+5
The bill increases state rights by mandating that the federal government accept and integrate data collected by the States.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The bill improves environmental protections by requiring the Secretary to integrate local state-collected data into species listing decisions.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2
The bill may benefit rural residents by ensuring local state data regarding wildlife is integrated into federal conservation determinations.