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Wildlife Crossings Program Reauthorization Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-3556| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
Angela D. Alsobrooks

Angela D. Alsobrooks

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (3)
John R. Curtis (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation reauthorizes and significantly improves the national wildlife crossings program, ensuring its continued operation and expansion. It authorizes an appropriation of $100,000,000 annually from the Highway Trust Fund for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031, with these funds remaining available until expended. A major change is the removal of the "pilot" designation from the program, establishing it as a permanent initiative. The bill also introduces a higher federal share of 90 percent for projects benefiting small, rural, or disadvantaged communities , with the Secretary having the discretion to increase this to 100 percent in cases of financial hardship. Furthermore, it allocates up to 0.5 percent of program funds for Tribal technical assistance , aiming to help Tribal entities access funding more efficiently and expeditiously. Another 0.5 percent of funds may be retained by the Secretary for grant administration , covering application review, obligation, and award management.
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Timeline
Nov 19, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6078
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Dec 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 17, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • November 19, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6078
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • December 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 17, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Transportation and Public Works

Wildlife Crossings Program Reauthorization Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-3556| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
This legislation reauthorizes and significantly improves the national wildlife crossings program, ensuring its continued operation and expansion. It authorizes an appropriation of $100,000,000 annually from the Highway Trust Fund for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031, with these funds remaining available until expended. A major change is the removal of the "pilot" designation from the program, establishing it as a permanent initiative. The bill also introduces a higher federal share of 90 percent for projects benefiting small, rural, or disadvantaged communities , with the Secretary having the discretion to increase this to 100 percent in cases of financial hardship. Furthermore, it allocates up to 0.5 percent of program funds for Tribal technical assistance , aiming to help Tribal entities access funding more efficiently and expeditiously. Another 0.5 percent of funds may be retained by the Secretary for grant administration , covering application review, obligation, and award management.
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Timeline
Nov 19, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6078
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Dec 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 17, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • November 19, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6078
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • December 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 17, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Angela D. Alsobrooks

Angela D. Alsobrooks

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (3)
John R. Curtis (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted