Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-02-06T03:08:19Z

Explore the details of House Bill 281 Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/6/2025, 3:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 281

Bill 119 hr 281, also known as the Grizzly Bear State Management Act, aims to direct the Secretary of the Interior to reissue a final rule regarding the removal of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the Federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife. The bill also includes provisions for the management and conservation of grizzly bears in the region.

The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population of grizzly bears has been a topic of debate for many years, with some arguing that the population has sufficiently recovered and no longer needs to be listed as endangered or threatened. Proponents of the bill believe that state management of the grizzly bear population will be more effective in ensuring their continued conservation.

If passed, the bill would require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue a final rule that removes the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the endangered and threatened wildlife list. This would allow states in the region to take over management of the population, including setting hunting quotas and implementing conservation measures. Critics of the bill argue that removing federal protections for the grizzly bear population could lead to increased hunting and habitat destruction, putting the species at risk once again. They believe that federal oversight is necessary to ensure the long-term survival of the species. Overall, Bill 119 hr 281 is a contentious piece of legislation that seeks to shift management of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the federal government to the states. The outcome of the bill will have significant implications for the conservation of this iconic species.

Congressional Summary of HR 281

Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2025

This bill requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to reissue the final rule titled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removing the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Population of Grizzly Bears From the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and published on June 30, 2017.

In addition, the bill exempts the rule from judicial review.

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Current Status of Bill HR 281

Bill HR 281 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2025. Bill HR 281 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2025. Bill HR 281's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of January 9, 2025

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To direct the Secretary of the Interior to reissue a final rule relating to removing the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the Federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife, and for other purposes.To direct the Secretary of the Interior to reissue a final rule relating to removing the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the Federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife, and for other purposes.

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