United StatesRequires federal agencies to accept State-collected data for listings
This changes how the federal government decides endangered species listings by requiring state-collected data to be part of those decisions.
What it does
Requires the Secretary to accept and integrate state-collected data when making ESA listing or delisting decisions.
Adds a new subsection (j) to Section 4 of the Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1533).
Applies the acceptance-and-integration requirement to both listing and delisting determinations.
Argument forAccepting and integrating state-collected data brings local knowledge and additional evidence into federal listing decisions, which can improve decision accuracy.
Argument againstState-collected data may vary in quality, methodology, or completeness, risking inconsistent scientific standards across cases.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 8Introduced in HouseLatest
- Jun 8Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.Introduced
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