hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Protects wildlife corridors, maps movement, offers private land grants.
Reps. Beyer (D-VA), Buchanan (R-FL), Lofgren (D-CA), Fitzpatrick (R-PA).
In committee, no House vote yet.
This bill aims to establish a system of National Wildlife Corridors on federal lands and waters to protect and restore animal migration routes. It also sets up a program for mapping habitat connectivity and provides grants to private landowners and other entities for conservation efforts on non-federal lands. The bill was introduced by a bipartisan group of representatives and is currently awaiting review by multiple House committees.
Introduced Apr 22, 2026
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committees on Natural Resources, Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Armed Services. Before it can be voted on by the full House, these committees must review, potentially amend, and approve the bill. If it passes the House, it would then move to the Senate for similar consideration.
If this bill becomes law, you might see federal lands set aside specifically to allow wildlife to move freely between habitats. Private landowners, Indian Tribes, and local governments could receive federal funding to implement projects that help animals move across their properties, like restoring habitats or removing barriers. Additionally, transportation agencies would be required to consider and implement measures, such as underpasses or overpasses, to reduce animal-vehicle collisions and improve connectivity where roads intersect these corridors.
Supporters Say
This bill is crucial for protecting declining native species, combating habitat loss, and helping wildlife adapt to climate change.
Critics Say
Concerns may arise over federal authority to designate corridors, potential land use restrictions, and the cost of grant programs.
The bill's proponents would emphasize its role in safeguarding the nation's natural heritage and biodiversity against threats like climate change and human development. They would point to the findings within the bill highlighting species decline and ecosystem collapse as justification for such measures. Opponents, however, might question the scope of federal intervention, particularly the designation of federal lands as protected corridors and the withdrawal of those lands from other uses, potentially impacting economic activities like mining or energy development.