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Removing Lesser Prairie-Chicken from Endangered Species List

This bill aims to remove the lesser prairie-chicken from the lists of threatened and endangered species. This means federal protections under the Endangered Species Act would no longer apply to this bird. This could impact land use decisions in areas where the bird lives, potentially easing restrictions on activities like agriculture or energy development.
Key points
The lesser prairie-chicken will be removed from federal threatened and endangered species lists.
Federal authorities will be prohibited from listing the lesser prairie-chicken as threatened or endangered in the future.
This change may affect land use regulations in areas where the lesser prairie-chicken is found.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_587
Sponsor: Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]
Process start date: 2025-01-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To remove the lesser prairie-chicken from the lists of threatened species and endangered species published pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and to amend that Act to exclude the lesser prairie-chicken from the authority of that Act.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_587.

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 2025-01-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The lesser prairie-chicken will be removed from federal threatened and endangered species lists.
  • Federal authorities will be prohibited from listing the lesser prairie-chicken as threatened or endangered in the future.
  • This change may affect land use regulations in areas where the lesser prairie-chicken is found.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1].

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 2025-12-23.

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Environment