LIZARD Act of 2025

H.R. 2573, the LIZARD Act of 2025, would remove the dunes sagebrush lizard from the lists of threatened and endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The bill would also amend the Endangered Species Act to exclude this species from its protections going forward. If enacted, this would eliminate federal regulatory protections that currently apply to the species and its habitat. The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. The bill's title is an acronym for "Limiting Incredulous Zealots Against Restricting Drilling Act of 2025," suggesting the legislation is intended to remove regulatory barriers related to drilling activities in areas where the species is found.