Bills · HR 6078
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6078Transportation and Public Works
Wildlife Road Crossings Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
INTRO NOV 18· LAST ACTION NOV 19
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses a common and costly problem: animal-vehicle collisions. These accidents can lead to serious injuries or fatalities for people, significant damage to vehicles, and the tragic loss of wildlife. By investing in dedicated crossings, the bill aims to make roads safer for everyone and help maintain healthy wildlife populations by allowing them to move freely across their habitats.
If this bill passes, it means continued and expanded efforts to prevent these dangerous and expensive encounters, offering a long-term solution rather than a temporary fix. If it doesn't pass, the program could lose its funding or remain a smaller, less effective "pilot" initiative, potentially leading to more collisions, greater risks for drivers, and continued challenges for wildlife trying to move across fragmented habitats.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Changes the existing "pilot" wildlife crossings program into a permanent program by removing the "pilot" designation from its title and descriptions.
This makes the program an ongoing federal effort rather than a temporary test, signaling a long-term commitment to wildlife safety infrastructure.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes $200,000,000 annually for the program for fiscal years 2026 through 2031.
This provides a significant and sustained funding source for building new wildlife crossings nationwide, ensuring continued progress.
PROVISION 03
Establishes a 100% Federal cost share for wildlife crossing projects submitted by Native American tribes.
This provision removes financial barriers for tribes, encouraging their participation in and leadership of these important safety and conservation projects.
PROVISION 04
Allows up to 0.5% of authorized funds to be used for technical assistance to help Native American tribes apply for and manage grants.
This ensures tribes have the necessary support and expertise to successfully access and implement the program's funding effectively.
PROVISION 05
Allows the Secretary of Transportation to retain up to 0.5% of funds for grant administration and review.
This ensures the program has the necessary administrative resources to operate efficiently and effectively.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 9
D· Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
63
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 88%
DEM 5 REP 4 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSNOV 19
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
NOV 18
Introduced in House
NOV 18
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6078
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 18, 2025
Last actionNov 19, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 18, 2025
House BillHR 6078Transportation and Public Works
Wildlife Road Crossings Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
INTRODUCED NOV 18, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 19, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
9
COMPLEXITY
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