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S. 4985 — To reform the process for listing a species as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and for other purposes.
August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,934
The bill, titled the “21st Century Wildlife Enhancement and Partnership Act,” aims to change how species are listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. It introduces an independent review process using third-party evaluator teams to assess proposals for...
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The bill wants to change the way animals are protected from going extinct by checking more carefully if they need help, using special teams to decide. It also helps people who own land to work together with others to take care of animals better.
H. R. 2950 — An Act To authorize the Secretary of the Interior, through the Coastal Program of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, to work with willing partners and provide support to efforts to assess, protect, restore, and enhance important coastal landscapes that provide fish and wildlife habitat on which certain Federal trust species depend, and for other purposes.
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September 24, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,616
H. R. 2950, known as the “Coastal Habitat Conservation Act of 2023,” aims to give the Secretary of the Interior the authority to work with various partners to protect and enhance important coastal areas that are crucial habitats for certain federally protected species. The...
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The Coastal Habitat Conservation Act of 2023 lets a special team work with others to take care of beaches and oceans where certain animals live, but people worry about how they will keep track of the money and plan which places to help first.
S. 3484 — To establish the Great Lakes Mass Marking Program, and for other purposes.
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December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,025
S. 3484 aims to create the Great Lakes Mass Marking Program within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to help manage fish populations in the Great Lakes. The program will use technology to tag hatchery-produced fish to track their numbers, study their impact, and balance them...
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The bill is about starting a new program to put tiny marks on fish in the Great Lakes, like putting name tags on them, to help keep track of how many there are and make sure there's a good balance between fish from hatcheries and ones born in the wild. It plans to work with lots of different fish experts and has $5 million each year for five years to get the job done.
H. R. 8164 — To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit certain activities involving prohibited primate species, and for other purposes.
April 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,110
H.R. 8164, known as the "Captive Primate Safety Act," seeks to amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit specific activities involving nonhuman primates. The bill defines "prohibited primate species" to include various primates such as chimpanzees, gorillas, and lemurs, and makes it...
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H.R. 8164 is a bill that wants to stop people from buying, selling, or moving around big monkeys and apes, like chimpanzees and gorillas, unless they already have these animals and follow special rules. This will help protect these animals from being in dangerous situations with people.
S. 4963 — To support Federal, State, and Tribal coordination and management efforts relating to wildlife disease and zoonotic disease surveillance and ongoing and potential wildlife disease and zoonotic disease outbreaks, and for other purposes.
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August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,682
S. 4963, known as the "Wildlife-Agriculture Disease Prevention Act of 2024," aims to enhance coordination among Federal, State, and Tribal agencies to monitor and manage wildlife and zoonotic diseases—diseases that can be transmitted between animals and humans. The bill establishes a new...
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The "Wildlife-Agriculture Disease Prevention Act of 2024" is a plan to help different groups work together better to stop diseases that animals can give to people, making sure everyone is safe and healthy.
H. R. 9971 — To amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to affirm that the prohibition on the unauthorized take or killing of migratory birds of that Act includes incidental take, and to direct the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to authorize such incidental take, and for other purposes.
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October 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,297
H.R. 9971 aims to change the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to clarify that it is illegal to accidentally harm or kill migratory birds without permission. The bill instructs the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to issue permits that allow for such incidental harm and establishes...
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The bill says that if someone accidentally harms birds that fly to different places each year without asking first, they can get in trouble. It also lets a special group give out permission slips for when this might happen and collect money to help keep birds safe.
S. RES. 892 — Designating the week beginning on October 13, 2024, as National Wildlife Refuge Week.
November 12, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:540
S. RES. 892 names the week beginning October 13, 2024, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week." The resolution recognizes the work of the National Wildlife Refuge System in conserving wildlife and ecosystems across the United States and highlights the significant role these...
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In October 2024, for a whole week, everyone will celebrate and learn about special places called wildlife refuges, where animals and nature are protected. These places help animals live safely, let people have fun in nature, and teach us a lot about the environment.
S. 4206 — To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit certain activities involving prohibited primate species, and for other purposes.
April 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,112
The bill S. 4206 is designed to amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to make certain activities involving prohibited primate species illegal in the United States. Under this Act, it would be unlawful to import, export, transport, sell, or possess nonhuman primates like...
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The bill wants to stop people from bringing in or trading certain monkeys, like chimpanzees and gorillas, with some special rules for research places. It also says these animals can't have babies anymore and must be registered so people can keep track of them.
S. 3852 — To require the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, to promulgate regulations prohibiting the use of lead ammunition on all land and water under the jurisdiction and control of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and for other purposes.
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February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,184
S. 3852 aims to ban the use of lead ammunition on all lands and waters controlled by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The bill requires the Secretary of the Interior, working through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, to create...
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This bill wants to stop people from using lead bullets on lands and waters where animals live and play, to help keep the animals safe and healthy. It says if someone breaks this rule, they might have to pay money as a punishment, but it doesn't say exactly how it's going to make sure everyone follows the rule.
H. J. RES. 169 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status With Critical Habitat for Guadalupe Fatmucket, Texas Fatmucket, Guadalupe Orb, Texas Pimpleback, Balcones Spike, and False Spike, and Threatened Species Status With Section 4(d) Rule and Critical Habitat for Texas Fawnsfoot.
June 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:332
H. J. RES. 169 is a joint resolution in the 118th Congress session that seeks to express congressional disapproval of a rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This rule concerns the conservation status and critical habitats for several species, including the Guadalupe Fatmucket,...
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Congress is making a decision about a rule that helps protect some rare animals like special mussels and snails. They want to cancel this rule because they don't agree with it, which could mean less protection for these animals.
S. 3789 — To make additional Federal public land available for selection under the Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans land allotment program, and for other purposes.
February 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:291
S. 3789 aims to open up more Federal public land for selection specifically for Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans as part of a land allotment program. The bill calls for the Secretary of the Interior to make available all lands identified as suitable for allotment selection,...
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This bill wants to give more land to Native American veterans from the Vietnam War era in Alaska. It tells a special government helper to find land that can be gifted to these veterans.
H. R. 9964 — To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Urban Bird Treaty Program.
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October 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:897
H.R. 9964, also known as the Urban Bird Treaty Act of 2024, seeks to create the Urban Bird Treaty Program aimed at conserving birds and their habitats in urban areas. The program, managed by the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, involves collaborating...
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H.R. 9964 is a plan to help protect birds living in cities by creating special bird-friendly places and activities, with a yearly budget of $1 million to make sure birds have safe homes and people can learn how to help them.

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