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Increased Transparency and Data Access for Endangered Species

This act aims to increase transparency in endangered species protection by making scientific and commercial data publicly available. Citizens will gain better insight into conservation decisions, potentially impacting local development and projects. Additionally, the act requires disclosure of expenditures related to lawsuits concerning endangered species, enhancing oversight of public funds.
Key points
All scientific and commercial data used to list species as endangered will be publicly available online.
Information from state, tribal, and local governments will be considered when making species protection decisions.
The government must disclose detailed information on expenditures for lawsuits related to the Endangered Species Act, including legal fees and funding sources for claims.
Rules for awarding litigation costs in endangered species disputes will align with general federal law.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_518
Sponsor: Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]
Process start date: 2023-01-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_518.

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 2023-01-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All scientific and commercial data used to list species as endangered will be publicly available online.
  • Information from state, tribal, and local governments will be considered when making species protection decisions.
  • The government must disclose detailed information on expenditures for lawsuits related to the Endangered Species Act, including legal fees and funding sources for claims.
  • Rules for awarding litigation costs in endangered species disputes will align with general federal law.
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. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5].

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 2025-12-25.

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 Courts and Law