To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require consideration of economic impact in making a listing decision with respect to the list of threatened and endangered species, and for other purposes.

Bill 118 hr 1142, also known as the "Endangered Species Management Act," aims to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The main goal of this bill is to require the consideration of economic impact when making decisions about listing species as threatened or endangered.

Currently, the Endangered Species Act focuses primarily on the conservation and protection of species without taking into account the potential economic consequences of listing a species as threatened or endangered. This bill seeks to change that by requiring the consideration of economic impact in addition to the existing criteria for listing decisions.

Proponents of the bill argue that by including economic impact in the decision-making process, it will help to balance the needs of conservation with the interests of industries and communities that may be affected by listing decisions. They believe that this will lead to more informed and balanced decisions that take into account both the environmental and economic impacts of listing a species. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that by prioritizing economic impact, it could potentially weaken the protections afforded to threatened and endangered species. They are concerned that this bill could lead to decisions that prioritize short-term economic gains over the long-term conservation of species. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1142 is a controversial piece of legislation that seeks to amend the Endangered Species Act by requiring the consideration of economic impact in listing decisions. It has sparked debate among lawmakers, conservationists, and industry stakeholders about the balance between conservation and economic interests.