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ESA Amendments Act of 2025

Introduced
Mar 6, 2025
Cosponsors
26
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 20, 2026

Bill Summary

Amends the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to change how species are listed and protected. Requires the consideration of economic impacts when making decisions about species protection.

Sponsored By

Bruce Westerman
Republican · Arkansas · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 6, 2025
  2. Apr 20, 2026You Are Here

    The bill was sent to committee, where members study it, hold hearings, and decide whether to advance it.

  3. TBD

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects landowners, businesses, and conservation groups by potentially altering the balance between economic development and species protection. It may also impact local communities and wildlife populations by changing how the ESA is implemented.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
26backers
  • Republican26
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

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Cosponsors (26)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedMar 6, 2025
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
Latest ActionRules 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.
Subjects
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.