U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB3276: Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026
Status: Passed one chamber, September 15, 2026
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Urban Bird Treaty Program.
What the bill says
An act To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Urban Bird Treaty Program.
From the introduced text, September 15, 2026:
AN ACT To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Urban Bird Treaty Program. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Local Communities Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 . SECTION 2. Urban Bird Treaty Program (a) Urban Bird Treaty Program (1) In general The Director shall establish a program for the voluntary conservation of birds and the habitats of such birds in urban areas, to be known as the Urban Bird Treaty Program . (2) Program duties In carrying out the Program, the Director shall-- (A) work with and support covered entities to-- (i) protect, restore, or enhance urban habitats for birds, including through the control of invasive species and restoration of native plant species; (ii) reduce urban hazards to birds; (iii) engage communities in scientific activities involving the monitoring of birds and the habitats of such birds in urban areas; and (iv) educate and engage communities in caring about and conserving birds and the habitats of such birds in urban areas; (B) provide technical and financial assistance through partnerships with covered entities to build capacity for, plan, and carry out projects related to activities described in subparagraph (A); and (C) facilitate collaboration and information sharing among covered entities and the public with respect to best management practices for the conservation, restoration, and …
Sponsors
- Debbie Dingell (D, HD-006) · primary sponsor
- Ben Cline (R, HD-006)
- Zoe Lofgren (D)
- Sarah Elfreth (D, HD-003)
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R, HD-001)
- Rashida Tlaib (D, HD-MI-12)
- Jahana Hayes (D, HD-005)
- Hernández Rivera, Pablo José (D, HD-000)
- Maria Salazar (R, HD-FL-27)
- Dina Titus (D, HD-001)
- Sylvia Garcia (D, HD-029)
- Eugene Vindman (D, HD-007)
Latest actions
- : Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- : Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- : On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 60 (Roll no. 297). (text: CR H5578-5579)
- : Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 60 (Roll no. 297).
- : Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5599)
- : At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- : Considered as unfinished business.
- : Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5578-5580)
- : DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3276.
- : Considered under suspension of the rules.
Votes
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended (September 14, 2026): 345 yea, 60 nay, passed
Subjects: Environmental assessment, monitoring, research, Birds, Environmental Protection, Urban and suburban affairs and development, Wildlife conservation and habitat protection, Community life and organization
Common questions
- What is HB3276?
- HB3276 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026.
- What does HB3276 do?
- In its own words: An act To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Urban Bird Treaty Program.
- What is the status of HB3276?
- Passed one chamber as of September 15, 2026. Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (September 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB3276?
- Debbie Dingell (D, HD-006), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB3276?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3276
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