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Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 (H.R. 3276)

Referred to Committee
Introduced 5/8/2025•119th Congress•House

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

9/15/2026 • Senate

Summary

Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026

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.

Reported to House • 8/20/2026

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Topics & Subjects

BirdsCommunity life and organizationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchUrban and suburban affairs and developmentWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Related Federal Spending

Sponsor & Cosponsors (22)

Party Breakdown

19
Democrats
3
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]

Democrat • MI-6

Sponsored 5/8/2025

Cosponsors (21)

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Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]

R-VA-6

Joined 5/8/2025

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Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18]

D-CA-18

Joined 6/9/2025

R[
Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3]

D-MD-3

Joined 6/9/2025

R[
Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]

D-MI-12

Joined 7/21/2025

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Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]

D-CT-5

Joined 12/2/2025

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

May 8, 2025

Committee Review

February 4, 2026

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Floor Debate

September 14, 2026

Passed Chamber

September 14, 2026

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (4)

Referred in Senate9/15/2026
Engrossed in House9/14/2026
Reported in House8/20/2026
Introduced in House5/8/2025

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors21

Sources and method

· Record updated Sep 28, 2026
  • Congress.govLibrary of Congress
    Status, actions, sponsors, cosponsors, committees and text
    Record updated Sep 28, 2026 · Loaded Nov 4, 2026, 4:52 PM ET
  • CRS bill summaryCongressional Research Service, via Congress.gov
    Official summary
    Summary of the “Reported to House” version, Aug 20, 2026 · Loaded Nov 4, 2026, 4:52 PM ET
  • House roll-call votesOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
    Roll-call results on this bill
    Latest roll call Sep 14, 2026 · Loaded Nov 4, 2026, 4:52 PM ET
  • CBO cost estimatesCongressional Budget Office
    Cost estimates
    Latest estimate Sep 28, 2026 · Loaded Nov 4, 2026, 4:52 PM ET
  • USAspending.govU.S. Department of the Treasury
    Related Federal Spending section
  • FEC filingsFederal Election Commission
    Funding & Lobbying section
  • Lobbying disclosures (LDA)Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House
    Funding & Lobbying section

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