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Increased Compensation and Emergency Aid for Livestock Producers Affected by Wolves.

This law boosts financial support for farmers and ranchers whose herds suffer losses due to Mexican gray wolf attacks. It mandates 100% compensation for the market value of lost livestock and establishes a dedicated emergency relief fund to cover increased management and prevention costs. The goal is to safeguard the financial stability of agricultural producers in affected regions.
Key points
Indemnity payments for livestock lost due to Mexican gray wolf attacks will be increased to 100% of the market value.
A new emergency relief program will be established to provide funds covering increased herd management and wolf attack prevention costs.
The amount of emergency aid will be calculated based on herd size, prevention practices, and historical depredation data in the producer's state.
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Print number: 118_S_1726
Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Process start date: 2023-05-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

WOLF Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1726.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Indemnity payments for livestock lost due to Mexican gray wolf attacks will be increased to 100% of the market value.
  • A new emergency relief program will be established to provide funds covering increased herd management and wolf attack prevention costs.
  • The amount of emergency aid will be calculated based on herd size, prevention practices, and historical depredation data in the producer's state.
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 Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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