Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act
This bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to maintain a genetically diverse herd of at least 150 wild horses in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The Secretary must develop a management plan within 120 days of the bill's enactment, focused on cost-effective horse management that protects park resources. It prohibits removing horses from the park except to maintain genetic diversity, in emergencies, or to protect public health and safety. The Secretary must also annually monitor and publicly report on the herd's population, structure, and health.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Sep 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
House Passage
President
Introduced Apr 9, 2025
Last action Sep 10, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
5
Committee
5
Sep 10, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
lower
Jun 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2747-2748; text: CR S2748)
upper
Jun 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2747-2748; text: CR S2748)
upper
Jun 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Dec 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
upper
Dec 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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