H.R. 3276 · Where this bill is now
In the Senate
Passed the House Sep 14, 2026. Received Sep 15, 2026; no Senate vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryFunds bird conservation in cities and towns
This bill creates official backing for the Urban Bird Treaty Program, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service already runs with communities to protect birds that live in or pass through urban areas. The program would provide grants through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to government agencies, community groups, and academic institutions so they can carry out bird conservation and management work in cities and towns.
How it affects you
If you live in a city or town, this could mean more local efforts to protect birds in your area. Community groups and schools near you might receive grants to run bird habitat projects. Most people won't see a direct change in daily life, but those involved in bird conservation, environmental nonprofits, or local government environmental programs could find new funding opportunities.
Read the official summary (Reported to House, Aug 20, 2026)
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026
This bill provides statutory authority for the Urban Bird Treaty Program, which is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This program works with communities to support conserving and managing birds that live in and migrate through urban areas. This support includes grants administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and provided to entities including government agencies, community groups, and academic institutions for conducting activities related to the program.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 3276
AN ACT
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI-6) · Introduced May 8, 2025 · Environmental Protection · 4 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Sep 15, 2026: “Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsHouse · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Sep 14, 2026
Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 345–60
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 206 | 0 | 8 |
| Independents | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 138 | 60 | 19 |
60 members voted against most of their party: 60 Republicans voted No.
Congress votes on whole bills and amendments, not on single sections.
Numbers that changed
Dollar amounts, dates and percentages, taken word for word from the text| Section | Where | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sec. 2Amount | Urban Bird Treaty Program…to the Director to carry out this section $200,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2033.…Introduced → Committee version | $1,000,000 | $200,000 |
Listed only when one value replaced another and the surrounding words stayed the same. Open a section to read the full wording.