Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act
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Held at the desk.
Official Summary
Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to maintain a genetically diverse herd of horses, with a population of no fewer than 150 horses, in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota. Interior must develop a management plan to protect the horses while ensuring that the natural resources within the park are not adversely impacted. The bill also prohibits Interior from removing horses from the park unless the removal is (1) to maintain a genetically diverse herd of horses, (2) in the case of an emergency, or (3) to protect public health and safety. Interior must annually monitor, assess, and publish findings regarding the population, structure, and health of the horses in the park.
GovScope Watchdog™
AI Government Intelligence™Senate Bill 1377, titled the Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act, is a legislative proposal introduced in the 119th Congress. The bill is currently in process and was last noted as "Held at the desk" on June 15, 2026. There is no official summary or full text available in the source data, and no specific policy area has been designated. The bill appears to focus on the protection of wild horses within Theodore Roosevelt National Park, but detailed provisions, enforcement mechanisms, or funding sources are not provided.
S.1377 aims to protect wild horses in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, but due to lack of detailed information, the scope and impact of the bill remain unclear.
- The bill is titled the Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act.
- It was introduced in the Senate during the 119th Congress and is currently in process.
- The latest recorded action is that the bill was held at the desk as of June 15, 2026.
- No official summary, full text, or designated policy area is available from the source data.
['Wild horses residing in Theodore Roosevelt National Park', 'National Park Service as the managing agency of the park', 'Conservation and animal protection organizations interested in wild horse welfare']
['Lack of detailed bill text and official summary limits understanding of implementation requirements and enforcement provisions.', 'Unclear funding mechanisms or budgetary impacts associated with the bill.', 'Potential challenges in balancing wild horse protection with other park management priorities.', 'Oversight and authority details are not specified, which may affect accountability.']
The bill is part of the 119th Congress legislative session and was introduced in the Senate. It has not progressed beyond being held at the desk, indicating it has not yet been scheduled for further consideration or debate. No additional legislative history or policy area classification is provided.
Hidden impact flags detected: 2
GovScope reviewed 2 policy-risk categories. Hover for a quick definition. Click detected flags for bill-specific details.
['Potential increased resource allocation to Theodore Roosevelt National Park for wild horse management.', 'Possible influence on future legislation related to wild horse protection or national park wildlife management.', 'May affect tourism or public perception of the park depending on how wild horse protection is implemented.']
The absence of a full bill text and official summary limits transparency and public understanding of the bill's provisions and potential impacts. Monitoring future updates for detailed legislative language, funding sources, and enforcement mechanisms will be important for assessing the bill's implications and ensuring accountability.
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