GATOR Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (10 Sep 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
What this bill does
H.R. 10117, the GATOR Act of 2026, would direct the Comptroller General of the United States, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior (acting through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) and relevant state wildlife agencies, to conduct a study on certain reptiles. Specifically, it would examine the effects of treating the American alligator as a threatened species—due to its similarity in appearance to endangered species under the Endangered Species Act—on alligator populations, state management programs, and the potential spread of the common caiman and brown caiman as invasive species in Florida. The study would also assess whether this legal treatment has made it harder to remove nuisance alligators or invasive caimans from waterways near residential or commercial areas.
The bill primarily affects federal wildlife regulators, state agencies managing alligator and caiman populations, and states—such as Florida—where these reptiles are present. It does not change existing law or regulatory status directly but seeks information that could inform future policy decisions.
The bill was introduced on August 17, 2026, by Rep. Gregory Steube (R-FL) and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. No further action has been taken; the committee would need to consider the bill before it could advance to a vote in the full House.
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Timeline
10 Sep 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10117 do?
- H.R. 10117, the GATOR Act of 2026, would direct the Comptroller General of the United States, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior (acting through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) and relevant state wildlife agencies, to conduct a study on certain reptiles. Specifically, it would examine the effects of treating the American alligator as a threatened species—due to its similarity in appearance to endangered species under the Endangered Species Act—on alligator populations, state management programs, and the potential spread of the common caiman and brown caiman as invasive species in Florida. The study would also assess whether this legal treatment has made it harder to remove nuisance alligators or invasive caimans from waterways near residential or commercial areas. The bill primarily affects federal wildlife regulators, state agencies managing alligator and caiman populations, and states—such as Florida—where these reptiles are present. It does not change existing law or regulatory status directly but seeks information that could inform future policy decisions. The bill was introduced on August 17, 2026, by Rep. Gregory Steube (R-FL) and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. No further action has been taken; the committee would need to consider the bill before it could advance to a vote in the full House.
- Has H.R. 10117 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10117. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10117?
- H.R. 10117 was sponsored by Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10117?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries. (10 Sep 2026).
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