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WOLF Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2227| House 
| Updated: 3/18/2025
Greg Stanton

Greg Stanton

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (6)
David Schweikert (Republican)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)August Pfluger (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the WOlf and Livestock Fairness Act of 2025 , aims to amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to provide critical support for livestock producers whose herds are adversely affected by Mexican gray wolves. A key provision increases the indemnity payments for livestock lost due to attacks by Mexican gray wolves, ensuring producers receive 100 percent of the market value of the affected animals. This measure seeks to fully compensate producers for their losses, addressing a significant financial burden. Furthermore, the legislation establishes a new emergency relief program specifically for producers impacted by Mexican gray wolves. The Secretary of Agriculture is directed to develop a formula for distributing this relief, considering factors such as herd size, confirmed depredations, increased management costs, and decreased birth rates due to wolf activity. The Secretary must also consult with relevant agencies and submit annual reports detailing the distribution of emergency relief, ensuring transparency and accountability in the program's implementation.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2695
WOLF Act
Mar 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2695
    WOLF Act


  • March 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

WOLF Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2227| House 
| Updated: 3/18/2025
This bill, titled the WOlf and Livestock Fairness Act of 2025 , aims to amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to provide critical support for livestock producers whose herds are adversely affected by Mexican gray wolves. A key provision increases the indemnity payments for livestock lost due to attacks by Mexican gray wolves, ensuring producers receive 100 percent of the market value of the affected animals. This measure seeks to fully compensate producers for their losses, addressing a significant financial burden. Furthermore, the legislation establishes a new emergency relief program specifically for producers impacted by Mexican gray wolves. The Secretary of Agriculture is directed to develop a formula for distributing this relief, considering factors such as herd size, confirmed depredations, increased management costs, and decreased birth rates due to wolf activity. The Secretary must also consult with relevant agencies and submit annual reports detailing the distribution of emergency relief, ensuring transparency and accountability in the program's implementation.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2695
WOLF Act
Mar 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2695
    WOLF Act


  • March 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Greg Stanton

Greg Stanton

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (6)
David Schweikert (Republican)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)August Pfluger (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted