Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act
Sponsored By: Senator John Hoeven
Introduced
Summary
Keep and protect a genetically diverse herd of wild horses in the South Unit by setting a 150-horse minimum. The bill would require a management plan within 120 days, restrict removals, and mandate annual public reporting.
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- Park managers must prepare a cost-effective horse management plan within 120 days that prevents harm to park natural resources.
- The herd must be maintained for genetic diversity with not fewer than 150 horses and horses may be removed only to preserve genetics or in emergencies and to protect public health and safety.
- The Secretary must monitor the herd and publish annual findings on population size, structure, and health.
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Protecting Theodore Roosevelt park horses
This bill would require the Interior Secretary to keep at least 150 genetically diverse horses in the Park's South Unit. It would require a horse management plan within 120 days that is cost-effective and protects park resources. The Secretary could not remove horses from federal land in the Park except to maintain herd diversity. Removal would also be allowed in emergencies or to protect public health and safety. It would require annual monitoring and public reports on herd size, structure, and health. No funding amounts are specified.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
John Hoeven
ND • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
VA • D
Sponsored 4/9/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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