The House of Representatives is set to vote on legislation that could harm endangered species' habitats, including whales, piping plovers, sea turtles, and even the bald eagle. The vote is expected to be close, with local Republicans from New York and New Jersey potentially deciding the outcome. Wildlife advocates fear that de-regulation of natural habitats could lead to more dead whales on our beaches, and other threatened species may never receive protections they need. The bill is intended to be a more modernized version of the Endangered Species Act and aims to limit federal spending on certain species most likely to survive. However, over 300 advocacy groups are pushing back, arguing that the current system has worked for decades and ensures that 99% of the species listed under the E.