H.R. 3276

Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026

In plain terms · AI-written

Would formally authorize a federal program that provides grants to help communities conserve and manage birds in urban areas.

What it does · Congressional Research Service

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.

The “Reported to House” summary, Aug 20, 2026. Read it in full on congress.gov.

The record

Chamber: U.S. House
Status: Passed House — Passed the House. The Senate has not voted on it, so it is not close to becoming law.
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
Introduced: May 8, 2025
Latest action: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (Sep 14, 2026)
Subjects: Environmental Protection

Recorded floor votes

Passed — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended (Sep 14, 2026, 345–60, House)

Procedural and amendment votes included.

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