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A bill 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.
1/30/2025, 11:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 316
Bill 119 s 316, also known as the Grizzly Bear State Management Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that 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 and protection.
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 list of endangered and threatened wildlife. It would also provide guidelines for state management of the population, including monitoring and conservation efforts. Overall, the Grizzly Bear State Management Act seeks to address the management and conservation of the grizzly bear population in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, while also allowing for state involvement in the protection of these iconic animals.
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 and protection.
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 list of endangered and threatened wildlife. It would also provide guidelines for state management of the population, including monitoring and conservation efforts. Overall, the Grizzly Bear State Management Act seeks to address the management and conservation of the grizzly bear population in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, while also allowing for state involvement in the protection of these iconic animals.
Congressional Summary of S 316
Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2025
This bill requires the Department of the Interior to remove the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife.
Current Status of Bill S 316
Bill S 316 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 29, 2025. Bill S 316 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 29, 2025. Bill S 316's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of January 29, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 316
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
5Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
5Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 316
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 316
A bill 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.
A bill 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.
Comments

Baylee Clarke
1,153
1 year ago
Glad they're removing it.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 316
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