Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
The Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of the Interior, through the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, to establish the Urban Bird Treaty Program . This program aims to foster the voluntary conservation of birds and their habitats within urban areas, recognizing significant bird population declines, the substantial economic benefits of birdwatching, and the role of healthy habitats in mitigating wildlife-borne diseases. Under this program, the Director will work with and support covered entities, such as federal, tribal, state, and municipal agencies, as well as non-governmental organizations and academic institutions. These collaborations will focus on protecting, restoring, and enhancing urban habitats, including controlling invasive species, reducing urban hazards to birds, and engaging communities in scientific monitoring and educational activities. Additionally, the bill mandates the creation of a competitive grant program , to be administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, to provide financial and technical assistance for research, planning, capacity building, and management related to urban bird conservation. The legislation authorizes an appropriation of $1,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2032 to support these vital initiatives.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Environmental Protection
BirdsCommunity life and organizationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchUrban and suburban affairs and developmentWildlife conservation and habitat protection
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-3276| House
| Updated: 2/4/2026
The Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of the Interior, through the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, to establish the Urban Bird Treaty Program . This program aims to foster the voluntary conservation of birds and their habitats within urban areas, recognizing significant bird population declines, the substantial economic benefits of birdwatching, and the role of healthy habitats in mitigating wildlife-borne diseases. Under this program, the Director will work with and support covered entities, such as federal, tribal, state, and municipal agencies, as well as non-governmental organizations and academic institutions. These collaborations will focus on protecting, restoring, and enhancing urban habitats, including controlling invasive species, reducing urban hazards to birds, and engaging communities in scientific monitoring and educational activities. Additionally, the bill mandates the creation of a competitive grant program , to be administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, to provide financial and technical assistance for research, planning, capacity building, and management related to urban bird conservation. The legislation authorizes an appropriation of $1,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2032 to support these vital initiatives.
Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee
Environmental Protection
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
BirdsCommunity life and organizationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchUrban and suburban affairs and developmentWildlife conservation and habitat protection