Bill · H.R. 4591· House(119-HR-4591)
Habitat Enhancement Now Act
- Introduced
- 7/22/2025
- Last activity
- 7/22/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Michelle Fischbach
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Habitat Enhancement Now Act aims to sustain migratory waterfowl populations by establishing grant programs. One program focuses on strategically placing and maintaining "hen houses" in the prairie pothole region to improve nesting success. The other program is for developing breeding habitat in California, including providing incentives to landowners.
Yes· 3 of 14
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7
The bill directly supports habitat conservation and restoration, specifically for breeding waterfowl, thus improving overall environmental protection.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
The bill specifically targets habitat development in rural areas and incentivizes landowners to participate in these programs.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+5
The bill aims to sustain migratory waterfowl populations by establishing grant programs for habitat enhancement, which indirectly supports broader ecosystem health and potentially contributes to carbon sequestration.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(c)(1): Establishes a "Hen House Grant Program" to improve nesting success rates of migratory waterfowl in the prairie pothole region. This could be seen as positive because it supports biodiversity and healthy ecosystems, which can indirectly benefit people by maintaining ecological balance and potentially boosting recreational activities like bird watching and hunting.
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Section 2(c)(2): Creates a "Breeding Habitat Grant Program" in California to enhance breeding success rates of migratory waterfowl by establishing nesting cover, creating brood ponds, and providing incentives to landowners. This could be considered positive as it promotes conservation and potentially supports local economies related to outdoor recreation and tourism.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- I could not identify any negative impacts for people from the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Business Owners+3Good For Children+3Good For Farmers+3Good For Gun Owners+3Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Retirees+3Good For Seniors+3Good For Students+3Good For Young Adults+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+7Reduces Carbon Emissions+5Improves Public Land Management+3Improves Rural Development+3
- 6/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/22/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Doug LaMalfaRepublican · California
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