Bill > HR1897

This bill proposes significant amendments to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation efforts, provide more flexibility for landowners, and improve the species listing and management process. The bill introduces a national listing work plan that prioritizes species from Priority 1 (critically imperiled) to Priority 5 (limited conservation benefit), creating a more structured approach to species conservation. It establishes Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances that allow private landowners, states, and tribal governments to develop conservation strategies with reduced regulatory burden if a species is later listed as endangered or threatened. The bill also increases transparency by requiring the publication of scientific data used in listing decisions, mandates economic and security impact analyses for species listings, and streamlines the permitting process for activities affecting listed species. Additionally, it provides more flexibility for state management of species, allows for periodic review of conservation measures, and creates mechanisms to reduce regulatory burdens on landowners and federal agencies. The bill aims to balance conservation goals with practical considerations, giving more input to states and private landowners while maintaining protections for endangered and threatened species.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1897/all-info