Extinction Prevention Act of 2026

This bill would create four separate funds in the U.S. Treasury, managed by the Secretary of the Interior, to give competitive grants for conserving butterflies in North America, plants in Hawaii and U.S. Pacific territories, freshwater mussels in the United States, and desert fish in seven Southwestern states. It authorizes $5 million per year for each fund for fiscal years 2027 through 2032, and lets each fund accept gifts. State and Tribal agencies, research institutions, nonprofits, and other qualified groups could apply, but federal agencies could not lead or receive funding for projects. Priority would go to projects that conserve species listed as threatened or endangered. The Secretary would report to Congress each year on spending, funded projects, and the status of these species.

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Sponsors

• Adelita S. Grijalva Democrat sponsor
• 14 cosponsors