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Endangered Species Act Reform Legislation

March 19 – March 24, 2026

Lawmakers have introduced multiple bills, including the Local Data for Better Conservation Act and the ESA Amendments Act of 2025, aimed at increasing state authority and modifying federal data requirements for species listing and recovery decisions under the Endangered Species Act.

Policies

Rep. Westerman Introduces Bill to Overhaul the Endangered Species Act and Streamline Protections

H.R. 1897

Endangered Species Act: Requiring Use of State Data

S. 4146

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