Reauthorizing Wildlife Crossings Program: $500 Million and Rural Support.
This Act reauthorizes and improves the federal wildlife crossings program, authorizing $100 million annually from 2027 through 2031. A key change is the increased Federal share of funding (up to 90%, or 100% in hardship cases) for projects benefiting small, rural, and disadvantaged communities. The Act also removes the term 'pilot' from the program's description.
Key points
$100 million per year is authorized from 2027 through 2031 to carry out the wildlife crossings program.
Small, rural, and disadvantaged communities qualify for a Federal share of 90% (or up to 100% via waiver) of project costs.
The program transitions from a 'pilot' status by striking the word 'pilot' from the relevant section of the United States Code.
Status:
Introduced
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