House Bill 3656
118th Congress(2023-2024)
Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 24, 2023
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3656
Congress
118
Policy Area
Animals
Animals
Primary focus of measure is animal protection; human-animal relationships; wildlife conservation and habitat protection; veterinary medicine. Measures concerning endangered or threatened species may fall under Environmental Protection policy area. Measures concerning wildlife refuge matters may fall under Public Lands and Natural Resources policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2023
This bill prohibits the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from using or contracting for the use of helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft for gathering horses and burros under the Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act. Further, BLM may not make contracts to use helicopters for transporting captured animals under such act.
May 24, 2023
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06/09/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
05/24/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
05/24/2023
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jun 12, 2024 8:05:29 AM