Promoting Local Management of the Lesser Prairie Chicken Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 10, 2023)
Promoting Local Management of the Lesser Prairie Chicken Act
This bill prohibits any population of the lesser prairie-chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus) in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, or New Mexico from being listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). The lesser prairie-chicken is a type of grouse.
Currently, two distinct population segments (DPS) of the lesser prairie-chicken are listed under the ESA. The Southern DPS of the lesser prairie-chicken is listed as endangered and the Northern DPS is listed as threatened. The bill removes both populations from the list.
In addition, the bill bans Interior from listing any population of the lesser prairie-chicken as endangered or threatened in the future.
What just happenedFeb 21, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 10, 2023
- Feb 21, 2023Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee - Jan 10, 2023IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - Jan 10, 2023IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 10, 2023IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House