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Congress Rejects Lesser Prairie-Chicken Endangered Species Protection

This Congressional resolution disapproves a rule by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that aimed to protect the lesser prairie-chicken. This means the bird will not receive endangered or threatened status, and associated protections will not be implemented. For citizens, particularly those in agriculture or land development, this could mean fewer new restrictions on land use that might have arisen from species protection regulations.
Key points
Congress rejects the rule to list the lesser prairie-chicken as endangered or threatened, meaning it will not receive federal protection.
No new land use restrictions for landowners and businesses that would have resulted from endangered species regulations.
This decision may impact the natural environment and the lesser prairie-chicken population, as it will not be covered by federal conservation programs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HJRES_105
Sponsor: Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]
Process start date: 2022-12-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HJRES_105.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Congress rejects the rule to list the lesser prairie-chicken as endangered or threatened, meaning it will not receive federal protection.
  • No new land use restrictions for landowners and businesses that would have resulted from endangered species regulations.
  • This decision may impact the natural environment and the lesser prairie-chicken population, as it will not be covered by federal conservation programs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Environment