Summary of Bill S 1895
Bill 118 s 1895, also known as the Gray Wolf State Management Act of 2021, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to require the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to reissue a final rule removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
The bill specifically targets the gray wolf, a species that has been a subject of controversy and debate in recent years. Supporters of the bill argue that the gray wolf population has sufficiently recovered and no longer requires protection under the Endangered Species Act. They believe that state wildlife agencies are better equipped to manage the gray wolf population and address any potential conflicts with livestock and other wildlife.
Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that removing the gray wolf from the endangered species list could lead to a decline in their population and threaten their survival. They believe that federal protection is necessary to ensure the continued recovery and conservation of the gray wolf.
If passed, the bill would have significant implications for the management and conservation of the gray wolf population in the United States. It would shift the responsibility for managing the species from the federal government to state wildlife agencies, potentially leading to varying approaches and levels of protection across different states.
Overall, Bill 118 s 1895 is a contentious piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over the management and conservation of endangered species in the United States.
Congressional Summary of S 1895
This bill directs the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to remove protections for the gray wolf under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). Specifically, the bill requires the FWS to reissue the final rule titled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removing the Gray Wolf (Canis lupus) From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and published on November 3, 2020.
The rule removed the gray wolf in the lower 48 United States, except for the Mexican wolf (C. l. baileyi) subspecies, from the endangered and threatened species list. However, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California vacated the rule on February 10, 2022. As a result, the gray wolf reattained the protection status it had prior to the rule's promulgation.
The bill also prohibits the reissuance of the rule from being subject to judicial review.