H.R. 845: Pet and Livestock Protection Act
H.R. 845 status: Referred.
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialPet and Livestock Protection Act of 2025 This bill directs the Department of the Interior to remove protections for the gray wolf under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). Specifically, the bill requires Interior to reissue the final rule titled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removing the Gray Wol...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Increases management flexibility for states
- Reduces regulatory hurdles for land use
Risks
- Removes federal protection for an iconic predator
- Sets a precedent for bypassing scientific review
Economy
Benefits
- Lower compliance costs for livestock producers
- Reduction in wolf-related predation losses
Risks
- Potential shift of management costs to state budgets
- Uncertain impacts on ecotourism markets
Society
Benefits
- Addresses concerns of rural and ranching communities
- Provides more localized wildlife management
Risks
- Alienates conservation-focused populations
- Reduces public accountability in wildlife management
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source used for this bill's analysis.
The 'No judicial review' clause raises significant constitutional concerns regarding separation of powers
Analysis focuses on procedural risks rather than biological data
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