House Joint Memorial No. 4 expresses the concerns of the Idaho Legislature regarding the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (USFWS) decision to maintain the grizzly bear's protected status under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The memorial argues that the grizzly bear population has significantly increased since its initial listing in 1975, with current estimates exceeding 60,000 bears across North America. It criticizes the USFWS for proposing a new distinct population segment that extends protections into areas deemed unsuitable for grizzly habitation, which the memorial claims undermines local community safety and economic well-being. The memorial emphasizes the successful management of grizzly populations by state agencies and calls for a complete delisting of the species to allow for state-level management.

Furthermore, the memorial urges the Trump administration and Congress to review the ESA and its regulations for effectiveness, particularly in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo. It advocates for the return of full management authority of grizzly bears to the states, asserting that state stewardship has been crucial in rebuilding grizzly populations while balancing community interests. The memorial concludes by directing the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to send copies of the memorial to relevant federal officials and congressional delegations from Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming.