Hoeven Working to Secure Senate ENR Committee Approval of His Legislation to Maintain Wild Horses at TRNP

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today made the case to his fellow members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee for his legislation to maintain wild horses at Theodore Roosevelt National Park (TRNP). Specifically, Hoeven’s bill would require the Secretary of the Interior to:
“Wild horses have long been a living, breathing part of Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota, and are a key part of the visitor experience,” said Senator Hoeven. “Unfortunately, there have been multiple attempts over the years to remove horses from the park. Each one has been met with overwhelming opposition from the public. That’s why we worked to craft this legislation, which provides a durable solution to permanently protect the horses at the park. I appreciate all of the partners and stakeholders who worked with us on this bill and urge my colleagues on the Senate ENR Committee to move to promptly approve this legislation. Doing so will bring us one critical step closer to ensuring the future of wild horses at Theodore Roosevelt National Park.”
The legislation comes as part of Hoeven’s efforts to ensure the National Park Service (NPS) maintains a herd of free-roaming horses at TRNP on a permanent basis. The senator previously:
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