Bills · HR 717
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 717Wildlife conservation and habitat protectionMammals
Wildlife Movement Through Partnerships Act of 2025
INTRO JAN 23· LAST ACTION JAN 23
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses a growing challenge for wildlife: their ability to move freely across landscapes to find food, water, and mates. As human development expands, it often fragments natural habitats, creating barriers like roads and fences that can be dangerous or impossible for animals to cross. This makes it harder for wildlife populations to thrive and can lead to isolated groups and even local extinctions.
If this bill becomes law, it would provide dedicated resources to protect and restore these crucial migration routes and habitats. This could lead to healthier wildlife populations, less human-wildlife conflict (like car accidents with deer), and more resilient ecosystems. If it doesn't become law, efforts to protect wildlife corridors would continue to rely on existing, potentially less coordinated or funded, programs, which might not be enough to address the scale of the problem.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes the Wildlife Movement and Movement Area Grant Program to fund projects that improve or conserve habitat quality in wildlife movement areas.
This provides a dedicated source of funding for practical conservation projects on the ground, enhancing wildlife safety and habitat connectivity.
PROVISION 02
Establishes the State and Tribal Migration Research Program to gather scientific data on wildlife migration.
This ensures that conservation efforts are informed by the best available science and local expertise, making them more effective.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Secretary of the Interior to partner with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to administer the grant program.
Utilizing an established foundation can streamline the grant process and leverage private and public sector expertise for conservation.
PROVISION 04
Allows for waivers of the 10% non-Federal cost-share requirement for projects benefiting Indian Tribes, historically disadvantaged communities, or areas of persistent poverty.
This makes funding more accessible to communities that may have fewer resources but are critical partners in conservation.
PROVISION 05
Directs grant funds towards projects like fence modification, non-Federal land acquisition, conservation easements, and reducing human-wildlife vehicle collisions.
These specific project types directly address common barriers and threats to wildlife movement and survival.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 8
R· Montana
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
15
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 25%
DEM 7 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 23
Introduced in House
JAN 23
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 717
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 23, 2025
Last actionJan 23, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 23, 2025
House BillHR 717Wildlife conservation and habitat protectionMammals
Wildlife Movement Through Partnerships Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JAN 23, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 23, 2025
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READING
13 min
COSPONSORS
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