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Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 3:58 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3656
Bill 118 hr 3656, also known as the Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to protect and preserve wild horses and burros on federal lands in the United States.
The bill aims to address the issue of overpopulation of wild horses and burros on federal lands by implementing a variety of measures. These measures include increasing funding for the management of wild horse and burro populations, implementing fertility control measures to help control population growth, and establishing sanctuaries for older or unadoptable animals.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve the welfare of wild horses and burros by prohibiting the sale of these animals for slaughter and ensuring that they are treated humanely during roundups and other management activities. Overall, the Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2023 aims to strike a balance between protecting these iconic animals and managing their populations in a sustainable and humane manner. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo further revisions before potentially becoming law.
The bill aims to address the issue of overpopulation of wild horses and burros on federal lands by implementing a variety of measures. These measures include increasing funding for the management of wild horse and burro populations, implementing fertility control measures to help control population growth, and establishing sanctuaries for older or unadoptable animals.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve the welfare of wild horses and burros by prohibiting the sale of these animals for slaughter and ensuring that they are treated humanely during roundups and other management activities. Overall, the Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2023 aims to strike a balance between protecting these iconic animals and managing their populations in a sustainable and humane manner. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo further revisions before potentially becoming law.
Congressional Summary of HR 3656
Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2023
This bill prohibits the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from using or contracting for the use of helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft for gathering horses and burros under the Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act. Further, BLM may not make contracts to use helicopters for transporting captured animals under such act.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3656
Bill HR 3656 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 24, 2023. Bill HR 3656 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 24, 2023. Bill HR 3656's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. as of June 9, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3656
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
34Democrat Cosponsors
30Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3656
Primary Policy Focus
AnimalsPotential Impact Areas
- Animal protection and human-animal relationships
- Aviation and airports
- Government studies and investigations
- Mammals
- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3656
Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2023
Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2023
To amend the Act commonly known as the Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act to prohibit certain uses of aircraft with respect to the management of wild free-roaming horses and burros, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3656
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