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Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act

12/18/2025, 12:03 PM

Summary of Bill S 1377

The bill "A bill to ensure the maintenance of a herd of horses in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress on April 9, 2025.

Congressional Summary of S 1377

Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to maintain a genetically diverse herd of horses, with a population of no fewer than 150 horses, in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota. Interior must develop a management plan to protect the horses while ensuring that the natural resources within the park are not adversely impacted.

The bill also prohibits Interior from removing horses from the park unless the removal is (1) to maintain a genetically diverse herd of horses, (2) in the case of an emergency, or (3) to protect public health and safety.

Interior must annually monitor, assess, and publish findings regarding the population, structure, and health of the horses in the park.

Current Status of Bill S 1377

Bill S 1377 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 9, 2025. Bill S 1377 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 9, 2025.  Bill S 1377's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. as of December 17, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1377

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1377

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1377

A bill to ensure the maintenance of a herd of horses in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and for other purposes.
A bill to ensure the maintenance of a herd of horses in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Ray Boyle

657

9 months ago

I don't like this. How will it impact us?