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Read. Follow. Verify.Recovering America's Wildlife Act of 2026
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This amendment creates a dedicated federal funding stream to help states, territories, and Indian Tribes protect and recover at-risk wildlife species. It establishes new subaccounts within the Treasury to provide billions in financial assistance for conservation programs, habitat restoration, and endangered species recovery efforts starting in 2028.
This legislation would authorize billions of dollars in federal funding over the next decade to support state and tribal wildlife conservation programs, potentially changing how local fish and wildlife departments manage endangered species and habitat restoration projects.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
State fish and wildlife departments
These departments must submit 3-year work plans and budgets and are responsible for implementing wildlife conservation strategies using the new federal funds.
Indian Tribes
Tribes are eligible to receive non-competitive funding for wildlife management and conservation projects without being required to provide matching funds.
Private landowners
Landowners may participate in voluntary conservation partnerships, though the bill clarifies that public access to their land cannot be a condition for funding.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Scaling Federal Conservation Funding
The amendment creates a predictable, multi-year funding ramp-up for wildlife conservation, moving from $100 million in 2028 to $1.3 billion by 2034, which is a significant departure from traditional year-to-year appropriation cycles.
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