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Wildlife Conservation Funding: Billions for Endangered Species Recovery and State Programs.

This Act establishes new, dedicated funding streams for state and tribal wildlife conservation programs, focusing on species most in need of protection. Citizens benefit from enhanced natural environments, leading to healthier ecosystems and improved recreational opportunities. The goal is to proactively recover species before they require listing as endangered, ensuring long-term biodiversity and environmental stability.
Key points
New Funding: A Wildlife Conservation and Restoration Subaccount is created, receiving between $850 million (2024) and $1.3 billion annually (from 2027) for state fish and wildlife agencies.
Tribal Support: A separate Tribal Wildlife Conservation and Restoration Account is established, receiving $97.5 million annually, distributed through a noncompetitive process without a matching funds requirement.
Endangered Species Recovery: States must allocate an average of at least 15% of their funds over a five-year period to recover species already listed as threatened or endangered.
Legacy Fund: An additional $187.5 million annually (through 2027) is allocated to the Endangered Species Recovery and Habitat Conservation Legacy Fund to address backlogs in recovery plans and interagency consultations.
No Public Access Mandate: Funding is explicitly not conditioned upon providing public access to private lands, waters, or holdings for both state and tribal recipients.
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Print number: 118_S_1149
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
Process start date: 2023-03-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Recovering America’s Wildlife Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1149.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New Funding: A Wildlife Conservation and Restoration Subaccount is created, receiving between $850 million (2024) and $1.3 billion annually (from 2027) for state fish and wildlife agencies.
  • Tribal Support: A separate Tribal Wildlife Conservation and Restoration Account is established, receiving $97.5 million annually, distributed through a noncompetitive process without a matching funds requirement.
  • Endangered Species Recovery: States must allocate an average of at least 15% of their funds over a five-year period to recover species already listed as threatened or endangered.
  • Legacy Fund: An additional $187.5 million annually (through 2027) is allocated to the Endangered Species Recovery and Habitat Conservation Legacy Fund to address backlogs in recovery plans and interagency consultations.
  • No Public Access Mandate: Funding is explicitly not conditioned upon providing public access to private lands, waters, or holdings for both state and tribal recipients.
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 Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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