Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026
Latest action · Sep 15, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMay 8, 2025
- Passed HouseSep 14, 2026
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
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.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 297 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed345–60 | Sep 14, 2026 |
Cosponsors 21
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from May 8, 2025 to Aug 17, 2026, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-VA | Ben Cline | Original | May 8, 2025 |
| D-MD | Sarah Elfreth | Jun 9, 2025 | |
| D-CA | Zoe Lofgren | Jun 9, 2025 | |
| R-PA | Brian K. Fitzpatrick | Jul 2, 2025 | |
| D-MI | Rashida Tlaib | Jul 21, 2025 | |
| D-CT | Jahana Hayes | Dec 2, 2025 | |
| R-FL | Maria Elvira Salazar | Dec 9, 2025 | |
| D-PR | Pablo José Hernández | Dec 9, 2025 | |
| D-NV | Dina Titus | Jan 27, 2026 | |
| D-TX | Sylvia R. Garcia | Feb 4, 2026 | |
| D-VA | Eugene Simon Vindman | Feb 11, 2026 | |
| D-MO | Emanuel Cleaver | Mar 24, 2026 | |
| D-OR | Maxine Dexter | Mar 24, 2026 | |
| D-NY | George Latimer | Mar 25, 2026 | |
| D-CT | John B. Larson | Mar 25, 2026 |
Actions 21
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 15, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sep 14, 2026At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- Sep 14, 2026Considered as unfinished business.
- Sep 14, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5599)
- Sep 14, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Environmental Protection.
Text 4
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Sep 15, 2026Referred in Senate
- Sep 14, 2026Engrossed in House
- Aug 20, 2026Reported in House
- May 8, 2025Introduced in House
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