119 HR 9184 IH: Local Data for Better Conservation Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-06-08 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 9184IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 8, 2026Ms. Boebert (for herself, Mr. Crank, Mr. Evans of Colorado, Mr. Kennedy of Utah, Mr. Hurd of Colorado, and Mr. Downing) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 with respect to the listing of threatened and endangered species, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Local Data for Better Conservation Act.

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Listing determinations

Section 4 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1533) is amended by adding at the end the following: (j)

State data

In making a determination to list, or delist, a species as a threatened species or an endangered species under this section, the Secretary shall accept and integrate State-collected data..