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Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act

USA119th CongressS-1377| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
John Hoeven

John Hoeven

Republican Senator

North Dakota

Cosponsors (1)
Tim Kaine (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act mandates the Secretary of the Interior to maintain a genetically diverse herd of at least 150 horses within the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. This legislation amends existing law to ensure the permanent presence and protection of these animals. The bill requires the Secretary to develop a comprehensive management plan within 120 days of enactment. This plan must ensure cost-effective management of the herd while simultaneously safeguarding the park's natural resources from adverse impacts. Furthermore, the Act places strict limitations on the removal of horses from the park. Such removals are only permitted for maintaining genetic diversity, in emergency situations, or to protect public health and safety. Finally, the Secretary is tasked with annually monitoring and assessing the horse population, structure, and health. These findings must then be made publicly available, ensuring transparency in the management of the park's wild horse herd.
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Timeline
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 9, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Dec 9, 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Dec 17, 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • April 9, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 9, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • December 9, 2025
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.


  • December 17, 2025
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsGovernment information and archivesMammalsNorth DakotaParks, recreation areas, trails

Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act

USA119th CongressS-1377| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
The Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act mandates the Secretary of the Interior to maintain a genetically diverse herd of at least 150 horses within the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. This legislation amends existing law to ensure the permanent presence and protection of these animals. The bill requires the Secretary to develop a comprehensive management plan within 120 days of enactment. This plan must ensure cost-effective management of the herd while simultaneously safeguarding the park's natural resources from adverse impacts. Furthermore, the Act places strict limitations on the removal of horses from the park. Such removals are only permitted for maintaining genetic diversity, in emergency situations, or to protect public health and safety. Finally, the Secretary is tasked with annually monitoring and assessing the horse population, structure, and health. These findings must then be made publicly available, ensuring transparency in the management of the park's wild horse herd.
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Timeline
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 9, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Dec 9, 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Dec 17, 2025
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • April 9, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 9, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • December 9, 2025
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.


  • December 17, 2025
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
John Hoeven

John Hoeven

Republican Senator

North Dakota

Cosponsors (1)
Tim Kaine (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsGovernment information and archivesMammalsNorth DakotaParks, recreation areas, trails