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US HB3276

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Debbie Dingell

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Urban Bird Treaty Program for voluntary conservation of birds and bird habitats in urban areas

  • Requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director to work with federal, tribal, state, municipal agencies, nonprofits, community groups, and academic institutions to protect and restore urban bird habitats, reduce urban hazards to birds, and engage communities in bird monitoring and education

  • Creates a competitive grant program for eligible entities to conduct research, planning, habitat management, workforce training, and related conservation activities, administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

  • Authorizes $1,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2032

  • Cites congressional findings that nearly 96 million Americans engage in birdwatching annually, generating $279 billion in economic output and supporting 1.4 million jobs, while bird populations have declined 50% over the last 50 years

Legislative Description

Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2025

Environmental protection

Last Action

Subcommittee Hearings Held

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries1/28/2026
Natural Resources5/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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