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119th Congress Environmental Protection

H.R. 181: 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.

In CommitteeSep 15, 2026

  1. Introduced (completed)Jan 3, 2025
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Jan 3, 2025

This bill requires naturally propagated animals (i.e., wild animals) and artificially propagated animals to be treated the same under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA).

Specifically, distinctions between naturally propagated animals and artificially propagated animals may not be made when the federal government makes determinations under the ESA, such as determinations to designate endangered species, threatened species, or critical habitats.

In addition, the bill requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service to authorize the use of artificial propagation of animals of a species when mitigation is required under the ESA.

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This bill applies to all endangered or threatened species regardless of when they were listed as endangered or threatened.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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  1. 1Tom McClintock R-CA SponsorIntroduced, marked up2 events+12
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History

  1. Jan 3, 2025Introduced in the House by Tom McClintock.
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  1. Sep 15, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  2. Sep 15, 2026Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 17.
  3. Jan 3, 2025Introduced in House
  4. Jan 3, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.