Animals bred or raised by people would count the same as wild animals under the Endangered Species Act. Agencies would also have to allow these animals to be used to offset harm to protected species.
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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. is a House bill committee Action. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Latest action on H.R. 181: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects federal wildlife agencies, land developers, conservation groups, and people who run breeding or hatchery programs. It could change how agencies count protected animals and how projects meet legal duties to offset harm. It could also matter for communities and landowners involved in projects that affect endangered or threatened animals.
Why this matters: This matters because the bill could change how secure a protected species appears to be. If agencies count human-raised animals the same as wild animals, total numbers may look stronger even when wild populations or habitat still face problems. The bill could also change how projects deal with harm to protected species by making breeding or hatchery programs a required option for mitigation.
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Officially: 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.
Animals bred or raised by people would count the same as wild animals under the Endangered Species Act. Agencies would also have to allow these animals to be used to offset harm to protected species.
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Sitting in House Committee
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Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (1/3/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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