Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026
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What it doesSummary reported to house (Aug 20, 2026)
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.
What just happenedSep 15, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Who’s behind it
- Referred in SenateSep 15, 2026
- Engrossed in HouseSep 14, 2026
- Reported in HouseAug 20, 2026
- Introduced in HouseMay 8, 2025
- Sep 15, 2026IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environment and Public Works Committee - Sep 14, 2026FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 14, 2026FloorH37300
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 60 (Roll no. 297). (text: CR H5578-5579)
- Sep 14, 2026Floor8000
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 60 (Roll no. 297).
- Sep 14, 2026FloorH30000
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5599)
- Sep 14, 2026FloorH37220
At 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, 2026FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3276.
- Sep 14, 2026FloorH30000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5578-5580)
- Sep 14, 2026FloorH30300
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Aug 20, 2026CalendarsH12410
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 659.
- Aug 20, 2026CommitteeH12200
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-758.
Natural Resources Committee - Aug 20, 2026Committee5000
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-758.
Natural Resources Committee - Jun 10, 2026Committee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Natural Resources Committee - Jun 10, 2026Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Natural Resources Committee - Jun 10, 2026Committee
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee - Feb 4, 2026Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee - Jan 28, 2026Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee - May 8, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - May 8, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 8, 2025IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House