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HR 2608119th CongressIn Committee
To remove certain species from the lists of threatened species and endangered species published pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Introduced: Apr 2, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
H.R. 2608 removes seven foreign species from the U.S. Endangered Species Act lists and adds a provision preventing the Bukharan markhor from being listed as threatened or endangered.
Key Points
- 1Removes Arabian oryx, Banteng, Eld's brow-antlered deer, Grevy's zebra, Red lechwe, Seledang, and Swamp deer from endangered/threatened lists
- 2Amends ESA to prevent Secretary from listing Bukharan markhor as threatened or endangered
- 3Applies to species that have recovered or are managed in their native ranges
- 4Reduces federal regulatory burden for these species
- 5Affects import/export and conservation program eligibility
- 6Reflects international conservation success for these species
Impact Areas
Endangered Species Act implementationInternational wildlife conservationZoological and wildlife management programsImport/export regulations for exotic speciesPrivate ownership and breeding of removed speciesFederal conservation funding and priorities
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