The resolution, introduced by a group of Michigan representatives, calls on the United States Congress to pass legislation that would reinstate the prior decision of the Department of the Interior to remove the gray wolf from the endangered species list. This change would allow for the management of gray wolf populations to be handled at the state level, rather than under federal protection. The resolution highlights the successful recovery of gray wolf populations in Michigan and across the United States, noting that as of 2020, the population had exceeded six thousand animals, leading to their delisting. However, a federal court's decision in 2022 reclassified gray wolves as endangered in 44 states, including Michigan, which revoked state management authority.

The resolution emphasizes that Michigan's gray wolf population has thrived, with recent estimates indicating over 750 wolves in the Upper Peninsula, and suggests that continued federal protection may lead to overpopulation issues that could negatively impact local wildlife, particularly the declining white-tailed deer population. The representatives argue that the expertise of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources should be utilized for effective population management, and they urge Congress to take action to restore state control over gray wolf management. Copies of the resolution will be sent to key congressional leaders and Michigan's congressional delegation.