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House bill · H.R. 181 (119th Congress)

To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide that artificially propagated animals shall be treated the same under that Act as naturally propagated…

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Sep 15, 2026

Sponsor: Tom McClintock (U.S. Representative, CA-5, Republican)

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To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide that artificially propagated animals shall be treated the same under that Act as naturally propagated animals, and for other purposes.

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Summary

This bill requires naturally propagated animals (i.e., wild animals) and artificially propagated animals to be treated the same under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). Specifically, distinctions between naturally propagated animals and artificially propagated animals may not be made when the federal government makes determinations under the ESA, such as determinations to designate endangered species, threatened species, or critical habitats. In addition, the bill requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service to authorize the use of artificial propagation of animals of a species when mitigation is required under the ESA. This bill applies to all endangered or threatened species regardless of when they were listed as endangered or threatened.

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Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

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House Committee on Natural Resources · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. Sep 15, 2026

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  2. Sep 15, 2026

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  3. Sep 15, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 17.

  4. Sep 15, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 17.

  5. Jan 3, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  1. Jan 3, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

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  2. Jan 3, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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