Comprehensive Grizzly Bear Management Act of 2023

Comprehensive Grizzly Bear Management Act of 2023

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to issue a final rule relating to removing the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife, without regard to any other provision of law that applies to issuance of such rule. Such issuance shall not be subject to judicial review.

Bill 118 hr 1419, also known as the Comprehensive Grizzly Bear Management Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing the management and conservation of grizzly bear populations in the United States. The bill seeks to establish a comprehensive framework for the management of grizzly bears, including measures to protect their habitats, reduce conflicts with humans, and promote the recovery of threatened populations.

Key provisions of the bill include the designation of critical habitat areas for grizzly bears, the implementation of measures to reduce human-bear conflicts, such as the use of bear-resistant food storage containers and education programs for the public, and the establishment of a Grizzly Bear Conservation Fund to support conservation efforts.

The bill also calls for the development of a national strategy for grizzly bear management, in collaboration with state and tribal authorities, as well as the creation of a Grizzly Bear Recovery Task Force to coordinate conservation efforts across different jurisdictions. Overall, the Comprehensive Grizzly Bear Management Act of 2023 aims to ensure the long-term survival of grizzly bear populations in the United States through a coordinated and science-based approach to their management and conservation.