Search Results: keywords:"ecosystem balance"

  • 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.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:392

    H.R. 181 proposes changes to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, ensuring that artificially propagated animals are treated the same as naturally propagated ones under the Act. It removes any distinctions in determinations between the two types of animals, allowing for the use...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 181 is a plan to make sure that animals grown by people in places like labs or farms are treated just like animals born in the wild when deciding if they need special protection because they are endangered or threatened. It also suggests using these grown animals in programs to help protect and save other animals, but it doesn't explain how or when to do this exactly.

  • H. R. 9821 — To improve the management of forage fish.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,006

    The Forage Fish Conservation Act of 2024 (H. R. 9821) aims to improve the management and conservation of forage fish, which play a crucial role in marine ecosystems as a food source for larger predators. The bill proposes amendments to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery...

    Simple Explanation

    The Forage Fish Conservation Act of 2024 (H. R. 9821) is trying to take better care of little fish in the ocean because they are important food for bigger fish. It wants to make sure there are rules to protect these small fish so that sea creatures can stay healthy and balanced.