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Increased Support for Migratory Bird Conservation in the Americas

The Act increases the federal share of costs for migratory bird conservation projects from 25% to 50% and raises the administrative expense limits for the fund. It also increases authorized appropriations for fiscal years 2023 through 2027 and requires a report to Congress.
Key points
Increases the federal share of bird conservation project costs from 25% to 50%.
Raises administrative expense limits for the bird conservation fund from 3% or $100,000 to 5% or $300,000.
Significantly increases authorized appropriations for migratory bird conservation, from $20 million in 2023 to $25 million in 2027.
Requires a report to Congress on the implementation of cooperation efforts in bird conservation.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9135
Sponsor: Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3]
Process start date: 2022-10-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9135.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-10-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increases the federal share of bird conservation project costs from 25% to 50%.
  • Raises administrative expense limits for the bird conservation fund from 3% or $100,000 to 5% or $300,000.
  • Significantly increases authorized appropriations for migratory bird conservation, from $20 million in 2023 to $25 million in 2027.
  • Requires a report to Congress on the implementation of cooperation efforts in bird conservation.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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