H.R. 181 — To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide that artificially propagated animals shall be treated the same under that Act as naturally propagated animals, and for other purposes.

H.R. 181 — To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide that artificially propagated animals shall be treated the same under that Act as naturally propagated animals, and for other purposes. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this legislation is to update the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to treat artificially propagated animals the same way as naturally propagated animals. This change aims to simplify the management of species conservation efforts and ensure that both types of animals receive equal protection under the law. Key provisions of the legislation include a directive that the Secretary of the Interior must not differentiate between naturally propagated and artificially propagated animals when making decisions related to the Endangered Species Act.