Human-Wildlife Conflict Reduction Act of 2026

This bill would have the Secretary of Agriculture create a Human-Wildlife Conflict Reduction Program to develop and coordinate nonlethal ways to reduce conflicts between people, livestock, and wildlife, including predators killing livestock. The existing Nonlethal Initiative of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service would be folded into the new program. The program could provide assistance and training to landowners, farmers and ranchers, Indian Tribes, and nonprofits, and would help States develop plans on request. The Secretary would report to Congress each year, and the bill authorizes $20 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, with no more than 10 percent per year for research.

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Sponsors

• Adam B. Schiff Democrat sponsor
• 5 cosponsors