Federal HB181 amends the Endangered Species Act to treat artificially propagated animals the same as naturally propagated animals.

Federal HB181 amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to ensure that artificially propagated animals are treated the same as naturally propagated animals. The bill applies to species regardless of their status as endangered or threatened. It also authorizes the use of artificial propagation for mitigation purposes and requires the Secretary to not distinguish between naturally and artificially propagated animals in any determinations under the Act.

Federal HB181 amends the Endangered Species Act to treat artificially propagated animals the same as naturally propagated animals.

Federal HB181 amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to ensure that artificially propagated animals are treated the same as naturally propagated animals. The bill applies to species regardless of their status as endangered or threatened. It also authorizes the use of artificial propagation for mitigation purposes and requires the Secretary to not distinguish between naturally and artificially propagated animals in any determinations under the Act.