The Local Data for Better Conservation Act proposes an amendment to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 , specifically targeting the process for listing and delisting species. The bill introduces a new requirement for the Secretary, who is responsible for these determinations. Under the proposed change, the Secretary would be mandated to accept and integrate State-collected data when deciding whether a species should be classified as threatened or endangered. This provision aims to ensure that local, state-level information plays a direct and integral role in federal conservation decisions.