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HR 3276 Passed a chamber

Directs the Fish and Wildlife Service to establish a voluntary Urban Bird Treaty Program that supports bird habitat conservation in cities through partnerships and competitive grants, authorized at $200,000 per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2033.

Official title: Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026

Next stop Senate: awaiting action
Timeline each lane is a chamber; dates pull from congress.gov actions
House
Introduced 08-MAY-2025
Referred 08-MAY-2025
Approved by committee 10-JUN-2026
Reported 20-AUG-2026
On the calendar 20-AUG-2026
Passed 14-SEP-2026
Senate
Received 15-SEP-2026
Key points
  • Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Fish and Wildlife Service, to establish the Urban Bird Treaty Program for voluntary conservation of birds and their urban habitats.
  • Lets federal, Tribal, State, and municipal agencies, nonprofits, community groups, and universities receive technical and financial assistance for projects such as invasive species control, native plant restoration, reducing urban hazards to birds, and community monitoring.
  • Establishes a competitive grant program for eligible entities, which may be administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and seeks equitable awards among small, midsize, and large cities.
  • Authorizes $200,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2033.
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Official CRS summary

Covers an older version. The newest CRS summary describes the bill as of "Reported to House" (20-AUG-2026); the text has changed since (Engrossed in House, 14-SEP-2026).

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Committee referrals (3) Policy area

Environmental Protection

Sponsor Debbie Dingell (D-MI) Cosponsors · 21
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