Contact Congress about H.R. 180: Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act of 2025

Federal agencies would have to post more data behind endangered species decisions online. They would also have to track and report more details about lawsuits and attorney fees tied to the Endangered Species Act.

Modern Action explains legislation in plain English, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.

Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Latest action on H.R. 180: Subcommittee Hearings Held

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects federal wildlife agencies, states, tribal governments, county governments, and people involved in Endangered Species Act lawsuits. Agencies would have more posting, sharing, and reporting work. State, tribal, and county governments would have a clearer role in providing data for species decisions. People, scientists, businesses, landowners, and advocacy groups could see more of the record behind listing decisions, though some information could still stay private.

Why this matters: Endangered species decisions can affect land use, business plans, conservation work, and local governments. This bill could make those decisions easier to inspect because more of the supporting data would be online. It could also give states, tribes, and counties a stronger voice in the record agencies review. At the same time, some data may stay hidden under state privacy rules, settlement terms, or classified military protections. The lawsuit reporting rules could show how much time and money the federal government spends on these cases, but the effect on future lawsuits is uncertain.

Key provisions in H.R. 180

• The Secretary would have to post online the main science and business data behind each proposed and final listing rule. This applies to listing decisions under the Endangered Species Act, with limits for state confidentiality laws and classified Defense Department information.
• A governor, state agency, or state legislature could stop online release if state law or rules bar disclosure. That includes laws that protect personal information.
• The Secretary and the Defense Secretary would have 30 days after the bill becomes law to sign an agreement. The agreement must stop release of classified information about Defense Department people, facilities, lands, or waters.
• Federal officials would have to give affected states all data behind a listing decision before they make it.
• The bill says “best scientific and commercial data available” includes data sent by state, tribal, and county governments. That means agencies must treat those submissions as part of the available record.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 180

You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.

Questions people ask about H.R. 180

What is H.R. 180?

Federal agencies would have to post more data behind endangered species decisions online. They would also have to track and report more details about lawsuits and attorney fees tied to the Endangered Species Act.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 180?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about H.R. 180?

Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.

Can Modern Action explain H.R. 180 before I act?

Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.