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Mike Johnson to Unleash 'Catastrophic' Attack on Endangered Species Act — Donald Trump | ChamberLight

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Mike Johnson to Unleash 'Catastrophic' Attack on Endangered Species Act

President Trump is cited for his administration's budget requests and exemptions regarding endangered species protections.

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Published Apr 20, 2026

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House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to bring the ESA Amendments Act (H.R. 1897) to a vote on Earth Day, sparking intense backlash from conservationists.

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Referenced legislation · H.R. 1897ESA Amendments Act of 2025

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70 stories · 53–57 · updated Sep 25, 2026

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ESA Amendments Act of 2025H.R. 1897 · House Bill

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