Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
S. 1377 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 0 · Center 1 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Sen. Hoeven, John (R-ND) (Introduced 04/09/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.40 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee |
| Latest Action | 06/15/2026 Held at the desk. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in Senate (04/09/2025)
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.
119 S1377 ES: Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act U.S. Senate text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. 119th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 1377IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESAN ACTTo ensure the maintenance of a herd of horses in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act.2.Maintenance of horses in Theodore Roosevelt National ParkSection 5 of the Act of April 25, 1947 (61 Stat. 54, chapter 41; 16 U.S.C. 245), is amended—(1)by striking the section designation and all that follows through The Administration and inserting the following:5.Administration, protection, and development(a)In generalThe administration; and(2)by adding at the end the following:(b)Maintenance of horses(1)In generalThe Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this subsection as the Secretary) shall maintain a genetically diverse herd of horses in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park (referred to in this subsection as the Park), with a population of not fewer than 150 horses.(2)Management plan(A)In generalNot later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall develop a plan to provide for the management of horses in the Park. (B)RequirementsThe plan developed under subparagraph (A) shall provide for the cost-effective management of the horses in the Park while ensuring that natural resources within the Park are not adversely impacted.(3)RemovalThe Secretary shall not remove, or assist in or permit the removal of, any horses from Federal land within the boundaries of the Park—(A)unless the removal is carried out as part of a plan to maintain a genetically diverse herd of horses; or(B)except—(i)in the case of emergency; or (ii)to protect public health and safety.(4)Monitoring and assessment The Secretary shall annually monitor, assess, and make available to the public findings regarding the population, structure, and health of the horses in the Park..Passed the Senate June 11, 2026.Secretary
119 S1377 IS: Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act U.S. Senate 2025-04-09 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. II119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 1377IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESApril 9, 2025Mr. Hoeven (for himself and Mr. Kaine) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesA BILLTo ensure the maintenance of a herd of horses in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act.2.Maintenance of horses in Theodore Roosevelt National ParkSection 5 of the Act of April 25, 1947 (61 Stat. 54, chapter 41; 16 U.S.C. 245), is amended—(1)by striking the section designation and all that follows through The Administration and inserting the following:5.Administration, protection, and development(a)In generalThe administration; and(2)by adding at the end the following:(b)Maintenance of horses(1)In generalThe Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this subsection as the Secretary) shall maintain a genetically diverse herd of horses in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park (referred to in this subsection as the Park), with a population of not fewer than 150 horses.(2)Management plan(A)In generalNot later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall develop a plan to provide for the management of horses in the Park. (B)RequirementsThe plan developed under subparagraph (A) shall provide for the cost-effective management of the horses in the Park while ensuring that natural resources within the Park are not adversely impacted.(3)RemovalThe Secretary shall not remove, or assist in or permit the removal of, any horses from Federal land within the boundaries of the Park—(A)unless the removal is carried out as part of a plan to maintain a genetically diverse herd of horses; or(B)except—(i)in the case of emergency; or (ii)to protect public health and safety.(4)Monitoring and assessment The Secretary shall annually monitor, assess, and make available to the public findings regarding the population, structure, and health of the horses in the Park..
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in Senate |
| 04/09/2025 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| 12/09/2025 | Senate | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. |
| 12/17/2025 | Senate | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| 06/11/2026 | Library of Congress | Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| 06/11/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| 06/11/2026 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2747-2748; text: CR S2748) |
| 06/11/2026 | Senate | Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2747-2748; text: CR S2748) |
| 06/12/2026 | Senate | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| 06/15/2026 | House floor actions | Received in the House. |
| 06/15/2026 | House floor actions | Held at the desk. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed Senate | Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | A bill to ensure the maintenance of a herd of horses in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 06/11/2026 Discharged From |
| Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 12/17/2025 Markup By |
| Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 04/09/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
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