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Endangered Species Act: Economic Impact in Listing Decisions

This bill changes how decisions are made about which species are considered endangered. Before a species can be listed, officials must now consider if doing so would cause significant economic harm to a state or locality. This means impacts on jobs, property values, and public services like water and power will be weighed, potentially affecting local development and resource availability.
Key points
Economic impact, including jobs and property values, will be considered before listing a species as endangered.
Significant economic harm could prevent a species from being listed, affecting local investments and services.
Officials must report to Congress on delays in processing species listing petitions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1142
Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
Process start date: 2023-02-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require consideration of economic impact in making a listing decision with respect to the list of threatened and endangered species, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1142.

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 2023-02-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Economic impact, including jobs and property values, will be considered before listing a species as endangered.
  • Significant economic harm could prevent a species from being listed, affecting local investments and services.
  • Officials must report to Congress on delays in processing species listing petitions.
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. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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.

CATEGORIES

Environment Economy Local Government