PUBLIC NEWS SERVICE • December 19, 2025
The latest threat to endangered species comes from Congress. A House bill would update the 52-year-old Endangered Species Act so it can "better achieve its goals." However, what some lawmakers call an update is being seen more as a remake. Chris Allieri, executive director of the NYC Plover Project, said, this is not warranted, it’s not scientific, it’s not ethical." The bill has made it through several House committees and is still awaiting a full vote. Allieri noted if Congress genuinely wants to reform the law, it should reverse funding cuts to wildlife and environmental agencies. Polls show 84% of Americans want the U.S. to focus on preventing endangered species from becoming extinct.