AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Jul 29, 2025. Analysis updated: Sep 14, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- The bill removes the lesser prairie-chicken from the federal threatened and endangered species lists under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
- The bill prohibits the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from designating the lesser prairie-chicken as threatened or endangered in the future.
- The removal would apply to all distinct population segments of the species.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- The lesser prairie-chicken would no longer receive legal protections under the Endangered Species Act if the bill passes.
- The Fish and Wildlife Service would be statutorily prevented from re-listing the species under that Act.
- Effects on specific land management, conservation programs, or other stakeholders are not documented in the official summary.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- The bill was introduced in the Senate on January 21, 2025.
- The bill was referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works on January 21, 2025.
- No further legislative action has been recorded.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Jan 21, 2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Jan 21, 2025 — Introduced in Senate