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Bill116th CongressFiled May 16, 2019Environmental Protection
H.R. 2795

Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary reported to house, part i (Oct 9, 2020)

Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019

This bill provides for the conservation and restoration of habitats that facilitate the movement of certain native species (e.g., fish, wildlife, or plant species) that may be at risk due to habitat loss or fragmentation.

The bill establishes a National Wildlife Corridor System and provides for the designation and management of such corridors on federal land and water. A corridor means a feature of the landscape or seascape that (1) provides habitat or ecological connectivity, and (2) allows for movement or dispersal of native fish, wildlife, or plants. Indian tribes may nominate a corridor within their land to be included in a Tribal Wildlife Corridor.

In addition, the bill establishes a Wildlife Corridors Stewardship Fund to receive donations for the management and protection of the corridors.

It also establishes a wildlife movement grant program to encourage the passage of native fish, wildlife, or plant species across a landscape or seascape. The National Coordination Committee, established by this bill, must recommend projects to fund under the grant program. The committee must also develop standards for regional wildlife movement plans to allow for better cross-regional collaboration. No fewer than four regional wildlife movement councils must be established. Among other things, the councils must submit to the committee regional wildlife movement plans as well as lists of funding priorities.

Finally, the U.S. Geological Survey must establish a National Wildlife Corridors Database.

What just happenedOct 9, 2020

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 456.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8](D-VA)Sponsor
13 cosponsors10 D3 R
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  1. Oct 9, 2020CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 456.

  2. Oct 9, 2020DischargeH12300

    Committee on Transportation discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  3. Oct 9, 2020Committee5500

    Committee on Transportation discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  4. Oct 9, 2020DischargeH12300

    Committee on Armed Services discharged.

    Armed Services Committee
  5. Oct 9, 2020Committee5500

    Committee on Armed Services discharged.

    Armed Services Committee
  6. Oct 9, 2020DischargeH12300

    Committee on Agriculture discharged.

    Agriculture Committee
  7. Oct 9, 2020Committee5500

    Committee on Agriculture discharged.

    Agriculture Committee
  8. Oct 9, 2020CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-558, Part I.

    Natural Resources Committee
  9. Oct 9, 2020Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-558, Part I.

    Natural Resources Committee
  10. Jan 29, 2020Committee

    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  11. Jan 29, 2020Committee

    Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  12. Jan 29, 2020Committee

    Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  13. Jan 29, 2020Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 15.

    Natural Resources Committee
  14. Jan 29, 2020Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. Oct 17, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  16. Jun 10, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

    Forestry Subcommittee
  17. Jun 3, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  18. Jun 3, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  19. Jun 3, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.

    Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee
  20. May 17, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

    Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
  21. May 17, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.

    Readiness Subcommittee
  22. May 16, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Armed Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  23. May 16, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Armed Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Armed Services Committee
  24. May 16, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Armed Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Agriculture Committee
  25. May 16, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Armed Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Natural Resources Committee
  26. May 16, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  27. May 16, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to House, Part IOct 9, 20208

Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019

This bill provides for the conservation and restoration of habitats that facilitate the movement of certain native species (e.g., fish, wildlife, or plant species) that may be at risk due to habitat loss or fragmentation.

The bill establishes a National Wildlife Corridor System and provides for the designation and management of such corridors on federal land and water. A corridor means a feature of the landscape or seascape that (1) provides habitat or ecological connectivity, and (2) allows for movement or dispersal of native fish, wildlife, or plants. Indian tribes may nominate a corridor within their land to be included in a Tribal Wildlife Corridor.

In addition, the bill establishes a Wildlife Corridors Stewardship Fund to receive donations for the management and protection of the corridors.

It also establishes a wildlife movement grant program to encourage the passage of native fish, wildlife, or plant species across a landscape or seascape. The National Coordination Committee, established by this bill, must recommend projects to fund under the grant program. The committee must also develop standards for regional wildlife movement plans to allow for better cross-regional collaboration. No fewer than four regional wildlife movement councils must be established. Among other things, the councils must submit to the committee regional wildlife movement plans as well as lists of funding priorities.

Finally, the U.S. Geological Survey must establish a National Wildlife Corridors Database.

Introduced in HouseMay 16, 2019

Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019

This bill provides for the conservation and restoration of habitats that facilitate the movement of certain native or noninvasive species (e.g., fish, wildlife, or plant species) that may be at risk due to habitat loss or fragmentation.

The bill establishes a National Wildlife Corridor System and provides for the designation and management of such corridors on federal land and water. A corridor means a feature of the landscape or seascape that (1) provides habitat or ecological connectivity, and (2) allows for movement or dispersal of native or noninvasive fish, wildlife, or plants. Indian tribes may nominate a corridor within their land to be included in a Tribal Wildlife Corridor.

In addition, the bill establishes a Wildlife Corridors Stewardship Fund to receive donations for the management and protection of the corridors.

It also establishes a wildlife movements grant program to encourage the passage of fish, wildlife, or plant species across a landscape or seascape. The National Coordination Committee, established by this bill, must recommend projects to fund under the grant program. The committee must also develop standards for regional wildlife movement plans to allow for better cross-regional collaboration. No fewer than four regional wildlife movement councils must be established. Among other things, the councils must submit to the committee regional wildlife movement plans as well as lists of funding priorities.

Finally, the U.S. Geological Survey must establish a National Wildlife Corridors Database.

Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019 — Informed