S. 316 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Jan 29, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRemoves endangered status for Yellowstone grizzlies
This bill would direct the Department of the Interior to take grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem off the federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife. This change would shift management responsibilities and protections for this bear population.
How it affects you
If you live in or near the Greater Yellowstone region, this could affect how grizzly bears are managed and protected in your area. People who hunt, work outdoors, or live in grizzly habitat may see changes in regulations and safety measures. The summary doesn't detail exactly what those changes would be.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Jan 29, 2025)
Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2025
This bill requires the Department of the Interior to remove the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS. 316
A BILL
Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis (R-WY) · Introduced Jan 29, 2025 · Environmental Protection · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jan 29, 2025: “Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.”