Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Sep 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
What this bill does
H.R. 3276, the Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026, would create a formal program within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service dedicated to conserving birds and their habitats in urban areas. This program would work with various entities to protect and restore urban bird habitats, reduce dangers to birds, and encourage community involvement in monitoring and caring for bird populations. It would also establish a grant program to provide financial and technical assistance for these conservation efforts.
The bill affects federal, tribal, state, and local government agencies, as well as nongovernmental organizations, community groups, and academic institutions. These groups could apply for grants to conduct research, planning, assessments, and management activities related to urban bird conservation. The program aims to support conservation work in small, midsize, and large cities.
The bill passed the House of Representatives on September 14, 2026. It will now move to the Senate for consideration. If passed by the Senate, it would then go to the President for signature into law.
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Official summary
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026
This bill provides statutory authority for the Urban Bird Treaty Program, which is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This program works with communities to support conserving and managing birds that live in and migrate through urban areas. This support includes grants administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and provided to entities including government agencies, community groups, and academic institutions for conducting activities related to the program.
Timeline
15 Sep 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3276 do?
- H.R. 3276, the Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026, would create a formal program within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service dedicated to conserving birds and their habitats in urban areas. This program would work with various entities to protect and restore urban bird habitats, reduce dangers to birds, and encourage community involvement in monitoring and caring for bird populations. It would also establish a grant program to provide financial and technical assistance for these conservation efforts. The bill affects federal, tribal, state, and local government agencies, as well as nongovernmental organizations, community groups, and academic institutions. These groups could apply for grants to conduct research, planning, assessments, and management activities related to urban bird conservation. The program aims to support conservation work in small, midsize, and large cities. The bill passed the House of Representatives on September 14, 2026. It will now move to the Senate for consideration. If passed by the Senate, it would then go to the President for signature into law.
- Has H.R. 3276 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 3276. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3276?
- H.R. 3276 was sponsored by Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] (D-MI), with 21 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3276?
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (15 Sep 2026).
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