Extinction Prevention Act of 2026
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill defines definitions In this title: The term North America butterfly conservation means the use of all methods and procedures necessary to protect habitats of butterflies in North America and of butterflies in those, creates north America butterfly conservation assistance, and provides north America Butterfly Conservation Fund There is established in the Treasury a separate account, to be known as the North America Butterfly Conservation Fund, consisting of— amounts transferred to. It relies on compliance mandates, appropriations, reporting requirements, and definition changes. The main policy areas are Tribal Affairs, Environment, Science & Space, and Education.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Educational institutions and students affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Defines definitions In this title: The term North America butterfly conservation means the use of all methods and procedures necessary to protect habitats of butterflies in North America and of butterflies in those...
- Creates north America butterfly conservation assistance.
- Provides north America Butterfly Conservation Fund There is established in the Treasury a separate account, to be known as the North America Butterfly Conservation Fund, consisting of— amounts transferred to...
- Provides authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2032 to carry out this title.
- Requires report to Congress Not later than January 31 of each calendar year after the date of the enactment of this title, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report regarding the Fund and the status of butterflies...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill defines definitions In this title: The term North America butterfly conservation means the use of all methods and procedures necessary to protect habitats of butterflies in North America and of butterflies in those, creates north America butterfly conservation assistance, and provides north America Butterfly Conservation Fund There is established in the Treasury a separate account, to be known as the North America Butterfly Conservation Fund, consisting of— amounts transferred to.
Key Policy Areas
Tribal Affairs, Environment, Science & Space, Education
Primary Purpose
The bill defines definitions In this title: The term North America butterfly conservation means the use of all methods and procedures necessary to protect habitats of butterflies in North America and of butterflies in those, creates north America butterfly conservation assistance, and provides north America Butterfly Conservation Fund There is established in the Treasury a separate account, to be known as the North America Butterfly Conservation Fund, consisting of— amounts transferred to.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
- Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and …
Introduced in Senate
Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Heinrich, …
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