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House Bill 8438
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act of 2026
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 22, 2026
Overview
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The bill aims to conserve wildlife corridors and habitat connectivity to combat species decline from habitat loss and climate change. It establishes a National Wildlife Corridor System on federal land, supporting species migration, habitat connectivity, mapping efforts, and research. The system will prioritize habitat conservation and restrict human activities within corridors. It also addresses road mitigation, establishes a Coordinating Committee, and allows for a grant program encouraging wildlife movement and habitat connectivity. The bill emphasizes collaborative efforts, scientific mapping, and funding for conservation and sustainable habitat connectivity on federal and non-federal land.

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Introduced
Apr 22, 2026
Latest Action
Apr 22, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
8438
Congress
119
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Virginia
Democrat
California
Democrat
California
Republican
Pennsylvania
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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Text (1)
April 22, 2026
Actions (2)
04/22/2026
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
04/22/2026
Introduced in House
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H.R.8438 119 Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act of 2026
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Jun 3, 2026 8:07:54 AM