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Roadside Pollinator Program Amendments Act

USA119th CongressS-3673| Senate 
| Updated: 1/15/2026
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Rounds (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to enhance and reauthorize the existing program for promoting pollinator-friendly practices along highways and rights-of-way. It expands the types of entities eligible to participate, specifically including nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The bill also refines consultation requirements, mandating engagement with the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for certain activities and specifying that consultation with Indian Tribes is necessary if their land is within 50 miles of a proposed project. To further support these initiatives, the legislation substantially increases the financial resources available. The maximum grant amount for individual projects is raised from $150,000 to $500,000 . Furthermore, the bill reauthorizes annual appropriations for the program, boosting funding from $2,000,000 to $5,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2031, thereby strengthening efforts to create and maintain vital pollinator habitats.
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Timeline
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jan 15, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Jan 16, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7143
Introduced in House
  • January 15, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 15, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • January 16, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7143
    Introduced in House

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7143: Roadside Pollinator Program Amendments Act

Roadside Pollinator Program Amendments Act

USA119th CongressS-3673| Senate 
| Updated: 1/15/2026
This bill seeks to enhance and reauthorize the existing program for promoting pollinator-friendly practices along highways and rights-of-way. It expands the types of entities eligible to participate, specifically including nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The bill also refines consultation requirements, mandating engagement with the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for certain activities and specifying that consultation with Indian Tribes is necessary if their land is within 50 miles of a proposed project. To further support these initiatives, the legislation substantially increases the financial resources available. The maximum grant amount for individual projects is raised from $150,000 to $500,000 . Furthermore, the bill reauthorizes annual appropriations for the program, boosting funding from $2,000,000 to $5,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2031, thereby strengthening efforts to create and maintain vital pollinator habitats.
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Timeline
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jan 15, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Jan 16, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7143
Introduced in House
  • January 15, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 15, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • January 16, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7143
    Introduced in House
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Rounds (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7143: Roadside Pollinator Program Amendments Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted