S. 171: A bill to remove the lesser prairie-chicken from the lists of threatened species and endangered species published pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, to amend that Act to exclude the lesser prairie-chicken from the authority of that Act, and for other purposes.
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-21 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] |
| Policy area | Animals |
| Cosponsors | 4 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-21 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| Last updated | 2025-07-29 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-21):
This bill removes the lesser prairie-chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus), including each of its distinct population segments, from the threatened and endangered species lists that are published under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Further, the bill prohibits the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from designating such species as threatened or endangered, and thus, protecting such species under such act.
Cosponsors (4)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| James Lankford | R OK (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] | R OK (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| Jerry Moran | R KS (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| John Cornyn | R TX 2025-03-10 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 171 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 171?
S. 171 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: A bill to remove the lesser prairie-chicken from the lists of threatened species and endangered species published pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, to amend that Act to exclude the lesser prairie-chicken from the authority of that Act, and for other purposes..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 171 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).