Bill > HR4255

This bill seeks to remove the Mexican wolf from the endangered and threatened species lists under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, citing several key justifications. The bill highlights that the Mexican wolf population has been growing for 9 consecutive years, with at least 286 wild wolves and 350 captive wolves documented by the end of 2024. The legislation argues that current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recovery strategies are problematic, including repeatedly changing recovery goals and implementing stringent and potentially unfair depredation evidence standards that make it difficult for ranchers to be compensated for livestock losses. The bill specifically nullifies previous rules related to the Mexican wolf's protection and mandates that future conservation efforts and species status determinations must focus solely on the wolf population within the United States, without considering the wolf's status in Mexico. Additionally, the bill emphasizes concerns about Mexican wolves killing livestock, posing safety risks to humans and pets, and negatively impacting game animal populations and recreational opportunities in the Mexican Wolf Experimental Population Area. By delisting the Mexican wolf, the bill aims to provide more flexibility in managing wolf populations and addressing the concerns of local communities and ranchers.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4255/all-info