USGS existing efforts

(a) USGS existing efforts (1) In general The Director of the United States Geological Survey shall work with Federal and State agencies and Indian Tribes to build on existing efforts to map movement areas. (2) Protection of information In carrying out this subsection, the Director of the United States Geological Survey, in cooperation with Federal and State agencies and Indian Tribes, and consistent with rights afforded to sovereign nations and applicable State law, shall carry out necessary measures— (A) to protect sensitive information with respect to the protection of private property rights and the precise locations of individuals; and (B) to prevent the poaching, illegal taking, and unfair chase of wildlife. (3) Reports; published migration maps (A) In general Annually, the Director of the United States Geological Survey shall publish a report on completed analyses of mapped migration corridors, seasonal habitats, and connectivity areas. (B) Requirement To the extent practicable, all efforts shall be made to incorporate data with existing State programs and use existing published maps described in subparagraph (A). (4) Reports Not less frequently than once every 2 years, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on projects funded under this subsection, including a description of the conservation value of each project. (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 2 of the Act of September 2, 1960 (16 U.S.C. 753b), is amended to read as follows: 2. Authorization of appropriations (a) In general There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2031. (b) Set-Aside Of the amounts made available to carry out this Act for each fiscal year, not less than 50 percent shall be used for projects that promote connectivity by improving habitat quality in movement areas of big game and other wildlife..