Recovering America's Wildlife Act of 2026

The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

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.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will this funding require me to allow public access to my private land?

No. The amendment explicitly states that funds apportioned from the subaccount shall not be conditioned upon the provision of public access to private lands, waters, or holdings.

How much money will be available for tribal wildlife conservation?

The amendment establishes a Tribal Wildlife Conservation and Restoration Account that will receive $97.5 million annually from the general fund of the Treasury, beginning in fiscal year 2028.

What can these funds be used for?

Funds can be used for wildlife conservation and restoration programs, recovery of endangered or threatened species, wildlife education, invasive species management, law enforcement related to wildlife protection, and hiring staff for conservation programs.

Why It Matters

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.

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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.

Department of the Treasury United States Fish and Wildlife Service

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of the Interior“Federal department overseeing wildlife and tribal programs.”Map →

organizationDepartment of the Treasury“Agency responsible for transferring funds to the new subaccounts.”Map →

personMr. Heinrich“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

personMr. Tillis“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →

organizationUnited States Fish and Wildlife Service“Agency responsible for technical assistance and program review.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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