Bills · HR 7143
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7143Transportation and Public Works
Roadside Pollinator Program Amendments Act
INTRO JAN 16· LAST ACTION JAN 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenPollinators are crucial for our food supply and healthy ecosystems, but their populations have been declining dramatically. This bill matters because it provides a significant boost to efforts aimed at creating and maintaining vital habitats for these creatures along our nation's roadsides, which cover vast areas. By expanding eligibility to non-profits and Indian Tribes, it leverages more local expertise and community involvement to tackle this critical environmental issue.
If this bill becomes law, we're likely to see more widespread and effective roadside pollinator projects, leading to healthier pollinator populations, which in turn supports agriculture and biodiversity. If it doesn't pass, the program would continue with its current, lower funding levels and more limited participation, potentially missing out on a significant opportunity to help reverse pollinator decline and protect the natural systems we all rely on.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill expands the types of organizations eligible for the program to include qualified 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations.
This allows more groups, beyond just government agencies, to participate in creating pollinator habitats.
PROVISION 02
It increases the maximum grant amount for individual projects from $150,000 to $500,000.
Larger grants can support more ambitious and impactful pollinator habitat projects along roadways.
PROVISION 03
The bill boosts the annual funding for the program from $2 million to $5 million and extends its authorization through fiscal year 2031.
This provides significantly more resources and long-term stability for widespread pollinator conservation efforts.
PROVISION 04
It requires consultation with the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service when developing plans for roadside pollinator practices.
This ensures expert ecological input guides the development of effective pollinator habitats.
PROVISION 05
It clarifies and refines requirements for consulting with federally recognized Indian Tribes whose land is located 50 miles or less from a project.
This ensures relevant Tribal communities are involved in planning projects that could impact nearby areas.
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D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
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BILLS LED
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COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 33%
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSJAN 17
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
JAN 16
Introduced in House
JAN 16
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
JAN 16
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7143
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 16, 2026
Last actionJan 17, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 16, 2026
House BillHR 7143Transportation and Public Works
Roadside Pollinator Program Amendments Act
INTRODUCED JAN 16, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 17, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
6
COMPLEXITY
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