Roadside Pollinator Program Amendments Act

Expanded Participation for Nonprofits: The bill adds nonprofit organizations described in section 501(c)(3) and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) as eligible entities under Section 2, subsection (b)(4). This allows more organizations to be involved in the program.

Increased Funding Capacity: The bill increases a specific funding amount from $150,000 to $500,000 under Section 2, subsection (e)(2)(B).

Long-term Funding Support: The bill increases the annual amount to $5,000,000 for fiscal years 2026 through 2031 under Section 2, subsection (l)(1), providing a new window of financial support.

Targeted Tribal Consultation: The bill updates requirements to include consultation with Indian Tribes that have tribal land located 50 miles or less from a proposed project or practice under Section 2, subsection (d)(3)(A)(i)(aa).

New Consultation Requirements: The bill introduces a requirement for consultation with the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service under Section 2, subsection (d)(1)(F).

Restricted Tribal Consultation Scope: The bill modifies the scope of tribal consultation to specifically apply to Indian Tribes described in subsection (b)(2) with land located within 50 miles of a proposed project or practice under Section 2, subsection (d)(3)(A)(i)(aa).