Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2023

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.

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.