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Federal · 119th Congress

Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026

H.R. 3276·House·Bill
Rep. Debbie Dingell(Democratic-Michigan-6)·21 cosponsors
Policy areaEnvironmental Protection

Summary

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.

Sponsor

Debbie DingellDebbie DingellDemocraticU.S. Representative · 6th District · Michigan

Cosponsors21

Ben ClineBen ClineRU.S. Representative · 6th District · VASarah ElfrethSarah ElfrethDU.S. Representative · 3rd District · MDZoe LofgrenZoe LofgrenDU.S. Representative · 18th District · CABrian K. FitzpatrickBrian K. FitzpatrickRU.S. Representative · 1st District · PARashida TlaibRashida TlaibDU.S. Representative · 12th District · MIJahana HayesJahana HayesDU.S. Representative · 5th District · CTMaria Elvira SalazarMaria Elvira SalazarRU.S. Representative · 27th District · FLPablo José HernándezPablo José HernándezDU.S. Representative · At-Large · PRDina TitusDina TitusDU.S. Representative · 1st District · NVSylvia R. GarciaSylvia R. GarciaDU.S. Representative · 29th District · TXEugene Simon VindmanEugene Simon VindmanDU.S. Representative · 7th District · VAEmanuel CleaverEmanuel CleaverDU.S. Representative · 5th District · MO
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Floor votes

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)House · Sep 14, 2026345–60

Other titles3

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Urban Bird Treaty Program.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Introduced
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text

Legislative history17

Sep 15, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sep 14, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 14, 2026
House · Floor
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)Roll Call 297345–60
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Sep 14, 2026
House · FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5599)
Sep 14, 2026
House · FloorAt 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, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3276.
Sep 14, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5578-5580)
Sep 14, 2026
House · FloorMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Aug 20, 2026
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 659.
Aug 20, 2026
House · CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-758.
Jun 10, 2026
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 10, 2026
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Texts
As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in Senate·U.S. Government Publishing Office·Sep 15, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in House·U.S. Government Publishing Office·Sep 14, 2026As reported by the House committeeReported in House·U.S. Government Publishing Office·Aug 20, 2026As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in House·U.S. Government Publishing Office·May 8, 2025
Summaries
Reported to HouseCRS summary·Congressional Research Service·Aug 20, 2026
Reports
LOCAL COMMUNITIES & BIRD HABITAT STEWARDSHIP ACT OF 2026758·U.S. Government Publishing Office·Aug 20, 2026

Posts that cite this measure1

House Votes to Codify Federal Urban Bird Conservation ProgramSep 15, 2026·House roll call 297

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