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Equal treatment for wild and captive-bred animals in species protection.

New rules change how endangered animals are protected. From now on, animals bred by humans will be treated the same as those living in the wild. This aims to facilitate the use of breeding for species conservation efforts, potentially impacting construction and development projects that require mitigation measures.
Key points
Captive-bred animals will have the same protected status as wild animals.
Animal breeding can now be officially used to mitigate negative impacts on endangered species, for example, in development projects.
These changes apply to all species, regardless of when they were listed as endangered.
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Print number: 118_HR_520
Sponsor: Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]
Process start date: 2023-01-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_520.

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:

  • Captive-bred animals will have the same protected status as wild animals.
  • Animal breeding can now be officially used to mitigate negative impacts on endangered species, for example, in development projects.
  • These changes apply to all species, regardless of when they were listed as endangered.
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.

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Environment