Bill · H.R. 8850· House(119-HR-8850)

Extinction Prevention Act of 2026

Age: 56 years

Arizona

Introduced: 5/15/2026
Last activity: 5/15/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by: Adelita Grijalva
Cosponsors: - 13 - 0

Environmental Protection

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Extinction Prevention Act of 2026 establishes dedicated funds to support the conservation of specific wildlife and ecosystems. These include butterflies in North America, plants in the Pacific Islands, freshwater mussels in the United States, and desert fish in the Southwest. The bill creates four separate funds to provide financial assistance through competitive grants for conservation projects. The Secretary of the Interior is tasked with overseeing these funds and providing assistance for habitat protection, research, and management. Each title includes specific authorization of appropriations to sustain these conservation efforts.

Yes· 3 of 10

Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+10
The bill creates dedicated funds to conserve threatened and endangered species of butterflies, plants, mussels, and fish.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill requires seeking free, informed, and prior consent from indigenous communities for certain projects.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill requires periodic reports to Congress and makes project documents available to the public.