How HR 181 changes current law

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.

• 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.

• 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  Repealed.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.

• 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 Repealed.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.