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Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2795| House 
| Updated: 10/9/2020
Donald S. Beyer

Donald S. Beyer

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (13)
Xochitl Torres Small (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Francis Rooney (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)
Committees (10)
• Federal Lands Subcommittee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee• Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee• Agriculture Committee• Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee• Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee• Armed Services Committee• Readiness Subcommittee• Natural Resources Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019 This bill provides for the conservation and restoration of habitats that facilitate the movement of certain native species (e.g., fish, wildlife, or plant species) that may be at risk due to habitat loss or fragmentation. The bill establishes a National Wildlife Corridor System and provides for the designation and management of such corridors on federal land and water. A corridor means a feature of the landscape or seascape that (1) provides habitat or ecological connectivity, and (2) allows for movement or dispersal of native fish, wildlife, or plants. Indian tribes may nominate a corridor within their land to be included in a Tribal Wildlife Corridor. In addition, the bill establishes a Wildlife Corridors Stewardship Fund to receive donations for the management and protection of the corridors. It also establishes a wildlife movement grant program to encourage the passage of native fish, wildlife, or plant species across a landscape or seascape. The National Coordination Committee, established by this bill, must recommend projects to fund under the grant program. The committee must also develop standards for regional wildlife movement plans to allow for better cross-regional collaboration. No fewer than four regional wildlife movement councils must be established. Among other things, the councils must submit to the committee regional wildlife movement plans as well as lists of funding priorities. Finally, the U.S. Geological Survey must establish a National Wildlife Corridors Database.

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Timeline
May 16, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1499
Introduced in Senate
May 16, 2019
Introduced in House
May 16, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Armed Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 17, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
May 17, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jun 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Jun 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Jun 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Jun 10, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Oct 17, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jan 29, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 15.
Jan 29, 2020
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
Jan 29, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 29, 2020
Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.
Jan 29, 2020
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
Oct 9, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 456.
Oct 9, 2020
Committee on Armed Services discharged.
Oct 9, 2020
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Oct 9, 2020
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Oct 9, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-558, Part I.
  • May 16, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1499
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 16, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 16, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Armed Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • May 17, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.


  • May 17, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • June 3, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • June 3, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • June 3, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.


  • June 10, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.


  • October 17, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • January 29, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 15.


  • January 29, 2020
    Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.


  • January 29, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • January 29, 2020
    Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.


  • January 29, 2020
    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.


  • October 9, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 456.


  • October 9, 2020
    Committee on Armed Services discharged.


  • October 9, 2020
    Committee on Transportation discharged.


  • October 9, 2020
    Committee on Agriculture discharged.


  • October 9, 2020
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-558, Part I.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 116-2891: Tribal Wildlife Corridors Act of 2019
  • HR 116-5179: Tribal Wildlife Corridors Act of 2019
  • HR 116-2: Moving Forward Act
  • S 116-1499: Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesAir qualityAquatic ecologyBirdsCharitable contributionsClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightDepartment of the InteriorEcologyEndangered and threatened speciesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchExecutive agency funding and structureFederal-Indian relationsGeneticsGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGovernment trust fundsIndian lands and resources rightsIntergovernmental relationsLand use and conservationMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMilitary facilities and propertyRegional and metropolitan planningRoads and highwaysSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operationsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2795| House 
| Updated: 10/9/2020
Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019 This bill provides for the conservation and restoration of habitats that facilitate the movement of certain native species (e.g., fish, wildlife, or plant species) that may be at risk due to habitat loss or fragmentation. The bill establishes a National Wildlife Corridor System and provides for the designation and management of such corridors on federal land and water. A corridor means a feature of the landscape or seascape that (1) provides habitat or ecological connectivity, and (2) allows for movement or dispersal of native fish, wildlife, or plants. Indian tribes may nominate a corridor within their land to be included in a Tribal Wildlife Corridor. In addition, the bill establishes a Wildlife Corridors Stewardship Fund to receive donations for the management and protection of the corridors. It also establishes a wildlife movement grant program to encourage the passage of native fish, wildlife, or plant species across a landscape or seascape. The National Coordination Committee, established by this bill, must recommend projects to fund under the grant program. The committee must also develop standards for regional wildlife movement plans to allow for better cross-regional collaboration. No fewer than four regional wildlife movement councils must be established. Among other things, the councils must submit to the committee regional wildlife movement plans as well as lists of funding priorities. Finally, the U.S. Geological Survey must establish a National Wildlife Corridors Database.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
May 16, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1499
Introduced in Senate
May 16, 2019
Introduced in House
May 16, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Armed Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 17, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
May 17, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jun 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Jun 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Jun 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Jun 10, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Oct 17, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jan 29, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 15.
Jan 29, 2020
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
Jan 29, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 29, 2020
Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.
Jan 29, 2020
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
Oct 9, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 456.
Oct 9, 2020
Committee on Armed Services discharged.
Oct 9, 2020
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Oct 9, 2020
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Oct 9, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-558, Part I.
  • May 16, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1499
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 16, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 16, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Armed Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • May 17, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.


  • May 17, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • June 3, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • June 3, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • June 3, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.


  • June 10, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.


  • October 17, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • January 29, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 15.


  • January 29, 2020
    Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.


  • January 29, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • January 29, 2020
    Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.


  • January 29, 2020
    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.


  • October 9, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 456.


  • October 9, 2020
    Committee on Armed Services discharged.


  • October 9, 2020
    Committee on Transportation discharged.


  • October 9, 2020
    Committee on Agriculture discharged.


  • October 9, 2020
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-558, Part I.
Donald S. Beyer

Donald S. Beyer

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (13)
Xochitl Torres Small (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Francis Rooney (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)
Committees (10)
• Federal Lands Subcommittee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee• Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee• Agriculture Committee• Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee• Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee• Armed Services Committee• Readiness Subcommittee• Natural Resources Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 116-2891: Tribal Wildlife Corridors Act of 2019
  • HR 116-5179: Tribal Wildlife Corridors Act of 2019
  • HR 116-2: Moving Forward Act
  • S 116-1499: Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesAir qualityAquatic ecologyBirdsCharitable contributionsClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightDepartment of the InteriorEcologyEndangered and threatened speciesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchExecutive agency funding and structureFederal-Indian relationsGeneticsGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGovernment trust fundsIndian lands and resources rightsIntergovernmental relationsLand use and conservationMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMilitary facilities and propertyRegional and metropolitan planningRoads and highwaysSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operationsWildlife conservation and habitat protection