HR 1897

This bill, the ESA Amendments Act of 2025, modifies the Endangered Species Act to streamline conservation efforts and provide greater flexibility in how the government manages listed species. It reauthorizes the Act through 2031, directs the Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service to create a five-year listing plan with flexible timelines, limits the designation of critical habitat, and incentivizes private landowners to participate in conservation efforts. The bill also includes changes to permitting processes, transparency requirements, and judicial review procedures, aiming to improve the Act’s effectiveness and reduce bureaucratic hurdles.