HR 181 — To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide that artificially propagated animals shall be treated the same under that Act as naturally propagated animals, and for other purposes.
Last action — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 17.
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✓Introduced
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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In Committee
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
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In plain language
HR 181 aims to address issues related to natural resources management.
This bill focuses on improving the management of natural resources in the United States. It seeks to enhance conservation efforts and support sustainable practices.
What this means for you
- Environment: This bill promotes sustainable management practices, which could lead to healthier ecosystems and better conservation of natural resources.
Summary
This bill requires naturally propagated animals (i.e., wild animals) and artificially propagated animals to be treated the same under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). Specifically, distinctions between naturally propagated animals and artificially propagated animals may not be made when the federal government makes determinations under the ESA, such as determinations to designate endangered species, threatened species, or critical habitats. In addition, the bill requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service to authorize the use of artificial propagation of animals of a species when mitigation is required under the ESA. This bill applies to all endangered or threatened species regardless of when they were listed as endangered or threatened.
Bill Text
- Introduced Introduced in House Current html January 03, 2025
Compared against current U.S. Code AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.
The bill specifies that artificially propagated animals are to be treated the same as naturally propagated animals under the Endangered Species Act.
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16 U.S.C. 1533
(j) Treatment of Artificially Propagated Animals.--The Secretary shall not distinguish between naturally propagated animals and artificially propagated animals in making any determination under this Act.
This adds a new provision that mandates equal treatment of artificially propagated animals in determinations made under the Endangered Species Act.
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16 U.S.C. 1534
Repealed.→ The Secretary shall authorize the use of artificial propagation of animals of a species for purposes of any mitigation required under this Act with respect to such species.This change allows for the authorization of artificial propagation for mitigation purposes, ensuring that such practices are formally recognized under the law.
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16 U.S.C. 1534
Sec. 14. Repealed.→ Sec. 14. Artificial propagation for mitigation purposes.This conforms the table of contents to reflect the new provisions regarding artificial propagation for mitigation.
Action History
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 17.
Sponsors
- Tom McClintock · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- McClintock, Tom Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (546)
546 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 181 do?
- This bill requires naturally propagated animals (i.e., wild animals) and artificially propagated animals to be treated the same under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). Specifically, distinctions between naturally propagated animals and artificially propagated animals may not be made when the federal government makes determinations under the ESA, such as determinations to designate endangered species, threatened species, or critical habitats. In addition, the bill requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service to authorize the use of artificial propagation of animals of a species when mitigation is required under the ESA. This bill applies to all endangered or threatened species regardless of when they were listed as endangered or threatened.
- Who sponsors HR 181?
- HR 181 is sponsored by McClintock, Tom (Republican).
- What is the current status of HR 181?
- This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HR 181?
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