WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., introduced the "ESA Amendments Act" on Sept. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 9533. A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, and limit reasonable and prudent measu more ST