H.R. 1897Heading to a voteEnvironment & energy
Bill would ease Endangered Species Act rules for landowners and states
Data as of July 12, 2026
HR 1897 would loosen Endangered Species Act restrictions and limit lawsuits, easing rules for landowners and industry.40-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
HR 1897 revises the Endangered Species Act by creating a prioritized "national listing work plan," locking in Trump-era regulatory definitions, and narrowing what counts as critical habitat. It also offers legal protections to landowners and states who voluntarily conserve species before listing, exempts some permits from NEPA review, and restricts lawsuits and court review of agency decisions.
Who does it affect?
Landowners, ranchers, farmers, and developers with potential endangered species habitat are directly affected, along with federal wildlife agencies like Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA Fisheries. State and tribal governments, conservation groups, and energy, mining, and construction industries needing permits are also affected.
Why does it matter?
The changes would reduce regulatory requirements and legal exposure for landowners and industries while narrowing habitat protections and limiting court challenges to agency decisions on species listings.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote — You are here
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: it's headed for a House floor vote. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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How it's being covered
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- Leonardo DiCaprio Pushes Fans to Pressure Congress to Oppose Endangered Species Act Vote
breitbart.comApr 23, 2026Leans right
- Leonardo DiCaprio Shares Passionate Earth Day Message, Opposes Rolling Back Endangered Species Act
usmagazine.comApr 22, 2026
- Trump administration attempt to gut Endangered Species Act hits roadblock
arstechnica.comApr 24, 2026
- A bill to gut endangered species protections faced a major setback this week
dailykos.comApr 26, 2026Leans left
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Official title
ESA Amendments Act of 2025
- Introduced:
- March 6, 2025
- Latest action:
- April 20, 2026
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1189 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897 and H.R. 5587. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 4690, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587.
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