Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026
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Overview
This bill establishes the Urban Bird Treaty Program within the Department of the Interior, aiming to conserve birds and their habitats in urban areas. The program will work with various organizations and communities to protect and restore urban habitats, reduce hazards to birds, and engage the public in bird conservation efforts. It also includes a grant program to support research, planning, and management activities related to urban bird conservation.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Urban Bird Treaty Program within the Department of the Interior.
- Directs the Secretary of the Interior to work with covered entities (agencies, NGOs, community groups, and academic institutions) to protect and restore urban bird habitats.
- Creates a competitive grant program to fund urban bird conservation projects.
- Authorizes $1,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2032 to support the program.
- Defines key terms such as ‘covered entity,’ ‘Director,’ and ‘eligible entity’.
- Utilizes the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to administer the grant program.
- Focuses on reducing urban hazards to birds and engaging communities in monitoring and education.
- Aims to mitigate the spread of wildlife-borne diseases through habitat management.
Who is affected
- Federal agencies
- Tribal governments
- State and municipal governments
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