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House Committee Votes to Remove Grizzly Bear Protections

7/16/2025

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In a contentious 20-19 vote, the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee greenlit Rep. Harriet Hageman's bill to strip Yellowstone grizzly bears of their Endangered Species Act protections. While Hageman claims the bear population has rebounded, critics fear this move could disrupt the ecosystem and push these majestic creatures toward extinction.

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In a contentious 20-19 vote, the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee greenlit Rep. Harriet Hageman's bill to strip Yellowstone grizzly bears of their Endangered Species Act protections. While Hageman claims the bear population has rebounded, critics fear this move could disrupt the ecosystem and push these majestic creatures toward extinction.