Local Data for Better Conservation Act

119 S4146 IS: Local Data for Better Conservation Act U.S. Senate 2026-03-19 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. II 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4146 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 19, 2026 Ms. Lummis (for herself, Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Sheehy , Mr. Ricketts , and Mr. Daines ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 with respect to the listing of threatened and endangered species, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Local Data for Better Conservation Act . 2. Listing determinations Section 4 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1533 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (j) State data In making a determination to list, or delist, a species as a threatened species or an endangered species under this section, the Secretary shall accept and integrate State-collected data. .