S. 1377 Passed the Senate Public Lands and Natural Resources

Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act

A bill to ensure the maintenance of a herd of horses in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] Introduced April 9, 2025 Cosponsors 1 (1 D) Latest action September 10, 2026

Summary

Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to maintain a genetically diverse herd of horses, with a population of no fewer than 150 horses, in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota. Interior must develop a management plan to protect the horses while ensuring that the natural resources within the park are not adversely impacted.
The bill also prohibits Interior from removing horses from the park unless the removal is (1) to maintain a genetically diverse herd of horses, (2) in the case of an emergency, or (3) to protect public health and safety.
Interior must annually monitor, assess, and publish findings regarding the population, structure, and health of the horses in the park.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Sep 10, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  2. Sep 10, 2026 Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
  3. Jun 15, 2026 Held at the desk.
  4. Jun 15, 2026 Received in the House.
  5. Jun 12, 2026 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  6. Jun 11, 2026 Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2747-2748; text: CR S2748)
  7. Jun 11, 2026 Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  8. Dec 17, 2025 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  9. Dec 9, 2025 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
  10. Apr 9, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  11. Apr 9, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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