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Local Management: Lesser Prairie Chicken Excluded from Federal Protection

This bill aims to change endangered species regulations. If passed, lesser prairie chicken populations in five states (Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico) would be removed from federal threatened or endangered species lists. This means local authorities would have more control over managing these populations, potentially impacting land use and development decisions in those regions.
Key points
Lesser prairie chicken in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, and New Mexico will no longer be federally protected as an endangered species.
Decisions regarding the protection and management of this species in the listed states will shift to local control.
The change may affect agriculture, construction, and other economic activities in areas where the lesser prairie chicken lives.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9456
Sponsor: Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4]
Process start date: 2022-12-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Promoting Local Management of the Lesser Prairie Chicken Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9456.

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 2022-12-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Lesser prairie chicken in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, and New Mexico will no longer be federally protected as an endangered species.
  • Decisions regarding the protection and management of this species in the listed states will shift to local control.
  • The change may affect agriculture, construction, and other economic activities in areas where the lesser prairie chicken lives.
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. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4].

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 2025-12-28.

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Environment