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April 22, 2026
House leaders pull Endangered Species Act bill amid bipartisan opposition
- The House delayed a vote on the ESA Amendments Act due to significant bipartisan pushback, particularly from Florida Republicans.
- The bill aimed to shift responsibility for species protection to state and local governments, raising concerns among environmentalists.
- Environmental groups celebrated the decision, emphasizing that protecting wildlife is a shared American value, not a partisan issue.
2 Sources
- House leaders pull Endangered Species Act billApr 22, 2026 at 7:23 PM · Politico
- Republicans delay vote on bill gutting Endangered Species Act – on Earth DayApr 22, 2026 at 8:29 PM · Independent