The Endangered Species Act (ESA) is America’s most effective wildlife protection law. An astonishing 99% of species listed under the ESA have been saved from disappearing forever and hundreds are currently on the road to recovery. The “ESA Amendments Act of 2025” would eviscerate protections for species on the brink of extinction. Contrary to the bill’s stated purpose of “optimizing conservation,” beloved animals like Florida manatees, grizzly bears, sea turtles, whales, and more could enjoy less protection and suffer more harm if it were to pass.

View our fact sheet to learn more about H.R. 1897, the "ESA Amendments Act of 2025".

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How Westerman Bill (H.R. 1897) will change the ESA
How Westerman Bill (H.R. 1897) will change the ESA
How Westerman Bill (H.R. 1897) will change the ESA
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Johanna Grasso

Stop the "Extinction Act": Defend the ESA

One of the worst-ever attempts to eviscerate the Endangered Species Act is now ready for a vote by the full House of Representatives. Reach out right now telling your Member of Congress to defend wildlife and vote NO on H.R. 1897.
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