Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act

This bill amends the Endangered Species Act to create an exception for sturgeon farmed in the United States. It exempts legally held farmed sturgeon and their offspring from certain ESA requirements (like section 7(a)(2) protections) while they remain in captivity or controlled environments, until intentionally released into the wild. Farmers must be able to demonstrate their sturgeon qualify under this exception and maintain records for the Secretary's review, without duplicating existing regulatory requirements. The bill directly affects U.S. sturgeon aquaculture operations by providing regulatory clarity for their farmed stock.