VoterlyH.R. 764: Trust the Science Act
118th Congress · Sponsored from Colorado · In progress
What this bill does
Trust the Science Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to remove protections for the gray wolf under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). Specifically, the bill requires Interior to reissue the final rule titled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removing the Gray Wolf (Canis lupus) From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and published on November 3, 2020. The rule removed the gray wolf in the lower 48 United States, except for the Mexican wolf (C. l. baileyi) subspecies, from the endangered and threatened species list. However, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California vacated the rule on February 10, 2022. As a result, the gray wolf reattained the protection status it had prior to the rule's promulgation. The bill also prohibits the reissuance of the rule from being subject to judicial review.
Key facts
- Status In progress
- Introduced 2023-02-02
- Policy area Animals
- Cosponsors 25
- Latest action Received in the Senate.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3] introduced H.R. 764. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Agree or disagree with H.R. 764? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 764 do?
Trust the Science Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to remove protections for the gray wolf under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). Specifically, the bill requires Interior to reissue the final rule titled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; …
Who sponsored H.R. 764?
Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3] (R) of Colorado is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 764?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 764 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In progress." See the latest action above for details.