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HB1897Introduced in the House

ESA Amendments Act of 2025

Introduced

Introduced by Bruce Westerman, District AR-4

What does this bill do?

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Official description

To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent.

Where it stands

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1189 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897 and H.R. 5587. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 4690, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587.

April 20, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.

  4. Subcommittee Hearings Held

  5. Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged

  6. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  7. Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 16.

  8. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-568.

  9. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 489.

  10. Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1189 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897 and H.R. 5587. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 4690, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587.

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