H.R. 3276 · 119th Congress · Environmental Protection
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026
Authorizes grants for urban bird conservation and habitat management programs. AI-read
What it does
This bill provides statutory authority for the Urban Bird Treaty Program, which is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This program works with communities to support conserving and managing birds that live in and migrate through urban areas. This support includes grants administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and provided to entities including government agencies, community groups, and academic institutions for conducting activities related to the program.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Aug 20, 2026 (Reported to House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 House roll 657 |
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedLocal Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act | D 206–0 · R 138–60 · I 1–0 |
Passed 345–60 |
Latest action
Sep 15, 2026 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.