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Committee backs resolution urging federal protections for Theodore Roosevelt National Park wild horses
Summary
After testimony from local advocates, historians and scientists, the House Agriculture Committee recommended a due-pass and consent-calendar placement for SCR 4,006, which asks Congress to provide federal protections for the Theodore Roosevelt National Park wild horse herd; the committee’s roll-call showed the motion passed 11-1-2.
The House Agriculture Committee voted to recommend Senate Concurrent Resolution 4,006, which urges Congress to establish federal protections for the wild horse herd at Theodore Roosevelt National Park, following multiple hours of testimony from advocates, local residents and scientists.
Sen. Josh Boushey introduced the resolution, saying it would ask Congress to provide a special designation and protections to preserve the herd in place. "Our goal is to pass this resolution so that the advocates, when they go out and visit with these folks in D.C., can share this resolution," Boushey said, citing the need for federal action to make any protection lasting.
Supporters said the herd has cultural and economic value and raised concerns about recent park management actions.…
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