Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026

Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House), via GovInfo BILLSTATUS. Text, sponsors and history on Congress.gov. Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6].

Passed 345–60 on Sept. 14, 2026 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Democrats 206–0, Independents 1–0, Republicans 138–60

Source: Official roll call · Voteview