Bill · H.R. 3329· House(119-HR-3329)
Wildlife Corridors and USDA Conservation Programs Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 5/13/2025
- Last activity
- 5/13/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Donald Beyer
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Wildlife Corridors and USDA Conservation Programs Act of 2025," focuses on the conservation and designation of habitat connectivity areas. The Secretary of Agriculture, working with various Directors, will identify these areas and develop maps to track them. The Secretary is also tasked with creating regulations to designate these areas as "American wildlife corridors." To support these corridors, the Secretary can provide technical assistance, outreach, and education. Additionally, the bill allows for the modification of existing conservation contracts to encourage the maintenance of these corridors.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7
The bill establishes the designation of American wildlife corridors to support the persistence and movement of fish and wildlife.
Would farmers be better off under this?+4
The bill provides technical standards, best practices, and outreach to assist producers in wildlife habitat conservation.
Does this invest in rural communities?+3
The bill provides technical assistance and outreach to agricultural producers to help them implement conservation strategies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Wildlife Support: The designation of American wildlife corridors aims to support the persistence, resilience, adaptability, and movement of fish and wildlife (Section 2(c)(1)(B)(i)).
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Protection of Endangered Species: The criteria for designating corridors include the potential to benefit species listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Section 2(c)(1)(B)(iii)).
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Support for Sustainable Production: The Secretary may encourage producers to implement strategies that promote sustainable production and wildlife habitat conservation at the same time (Section 2(d)(1)(B)(i)).
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Technical Assistance for Producers: The bill provides for the development of technical standards, best practices, outreach, and education to assist in the conservation of wildlife corridors (Section 2(d)(1)(A)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Contract Modification Risks: The Secretary has the authority to terminate or modify existing contracts with producers if the producer agrees and the land is enrolled in specific easement or forest programs (Section 2(d)(2)(B)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+7Improves Rural Development+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+4Good For Business Owners+2
- 5/13/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Vern BuchananRepublican · Florida