Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act of 2026

Where This Stands

Introduced

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Last action

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Armed Services, 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.Apr 22, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The legislation establishes a framework for federal agencies to prioritize in land-use planning, which could impact future infrastructure projects, agricultural land management, and conservation funding across the country.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of the Interior

The agency would be involved in the management and coordination of wildlife corridors under the proposed framework.

Department of Agriculture

The agency is a committee of referral and would oversee provisions related to agricultural land use and habitat connectivity.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes the establishment of a national system of to improve for native species. It directs federal committees to review and coordinate land management strategies to support wildlife migration and ecosystem health.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this bill?

The bill aims to create a national system of to help native species move between habitats.

What happens next for this bill?

The bill has been referred to four different House committees for review and consideration.

Why It Matters

The legislation establishes a framework for federal agencies to prioritize in land-use planning, which could impact future infrastructure projects, agricultural land management, and conservation funding across the country.

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Multi-Committee Oversight

The referral to four distinct committees (Natural Resources, Agriculture, Transportation, and Armed Services) indicates the bill's scope touches on diverse federal land-use and infrastructure jurisdictions.

Committee on Natural Resources Committee on Agriculture Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Armed Services

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Natural Resources“Primary committee of referral.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Agriculture“Secondary committee of referral.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure“Secondary committee of referral.”Map →

organizationArmed Services“Secondary committee of referral.”Map →

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