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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Jared Huffman

Democrat · CA · Representative

Votes with party: 97.4% (537 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (13)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2025-05-05

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Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on Natural ResourcesReferred To · 2025-05-05

Previously

Natural Resources CommitteeReferred To · 2025-05-05

Plain-English Summary

This bill would strengthen protections for migratory birds by establishing or updating rules about how companies and individuals can interact with bird populations and their habitats. It likely affects hunters, energy companies, developers, and environmental groups by setting standards for activities like wind farm construction, pesticide use, and hunting seasons that could impact bird survival. The goal is to prevent bird species from declining or disappearing while balancing the needs of industries and recreational activities that depend on or affect these birds.

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Subjects

Environmental Protection

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