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HR3276FEDERALSession 119Federal Billpassed chamber

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HR 3276 establishes the Urban Bird Treaty Program for voluntary bird conservation and grants in urban areas

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

Last action · September 15, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Sponsors: Debbie Dingell and 21 others

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What This Bill Would Do

The Secretary of the Interior must establish the Urban Bird Treaty Program to support voluntary bird habitat conservation, research, and public education in urban areas through technical and financial assistance. The bill authorizes $200,000 to be appropriated annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2033 to carry out the program.

Why it matters

Federal funding and technical assistance become available to municipal agencies, tribes, academic institutions, and community groups for urban bird habitat restoration and monitoring projects.

Who It Would Affect

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Federal, Tribal, State, or municipal agencies

Agencies become eligible to apply for competitive grants and technical assistance for urban bird conservation projects.

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nongovernmental organizations and community groups

These groups gain eligibility for federal grant funding and collaboration opportunities for bird habitat stewardship.

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academic institutions

Academic institutions can participate in scientific monitoring, research, and grant-funded activities related to urban bird habitats.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to receive grants under the Urban Bird Treaty Program?

Eligible entities include Tribal, State, or municipal agencies, nongovernmental organizations, community groups, and academic institutions.

How much funding is authorized for the program and when?

The bill authorizes $200,000 to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2033.

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Procedural history

18 actions

Sep 15, 2026SenateCommittee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sep 14, 2026House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 14, 2026HouseFloor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 60 (Roll no. 297). (text: CR H5578-5579)
Sep 14, 2026HouseFloor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 60 (Roll no. 297).
Sep 14, 2026House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5599)
Sep 14, 2026House
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

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Sep 14, 2026House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3276.
Sep 14, 2026House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5578-5580)
Sep 14, 2026House
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Aug 20, 2026House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 659.
Aug 20, 2026House
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-758.
Jun 10, 2026HouseCommittee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 10, 2026House
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 10, 2026House
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Feb 4, 2026House
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jan 28, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
May 8, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
May 8, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House

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