# 119-s-5604: Improving Species Recovery Act

119-s-5604, Improving Species Recovery Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-10-17).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-5604
- Congress: 119
- Title: Improving Species Recovery Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-09-30
- Sponsor: Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Environmental Protection
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-17

## Summary

This bill would create clear **pre-listing conservation standards** and tie measurable conservation milestones to increased regulatory flexibility for species under the Endangered Species Act. It would also require more transparent baselines for listing decisions and push digital tools to speed interagency reviews. - Private landowners and States: Would be more likely to see voluntary conservation actions counted toward avoiding listings because agencies must consider those actions and assess their durability after delisting. - Federal agencies and project planners: Would get an expanded Online Tool To Expedite Interagency Cooperation (IPAC) with "determination keys" to speed consultations, plus a 1-year study to find other digital or AI automation options, with expansion subject to appropriations. - Scientists and the public: Would get listing rules that document baselines, data, assumptions, and gaps, and regular public reports at least every 3 years on population status, threat reduction, milestone progress, and the effectiveness of voluntary measures.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE), 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Faster digital interagency consultations: mixed, low. If enacted, the bill would direct the Fish and Wildlife Service to expand its online consultation tool to cover more categories of federal actions. The agency would add more pre-made "determination keys" so some consultations can be completed automatically. Expansion of those keys would depend on t…
- Milestones for species listing and delisting: mixed, low. If enacted, the bill would make species listing and delisting more milestone- and data-driven. The Secretary would set science-based pre-listing demographic standards when those standards would encourage voluntary conservation. Final listing rules would have to show a baseline condition, with abund…

## Related bills

- 119-s-4949: Water Resources Development Act of 2026
- 119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act
- 119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-s-5283: Momnibus Act

## Sources
- [119-s-5604 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5604)

## Related
- [119-s-4949: Water Resources Development Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4949)
- [119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2838)
- [119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2819)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-5283: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5283)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5604 (as of 2026-10-17).