Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 1499
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 16, 2019
Overview
Text
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Introduced
May 16, 2019
Latest Action
May 16, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1499
Congress
116
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.
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New Hampshire
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Senate Votes (0)
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No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019

This bill provides for the conservation and restoration of habitats that facilitate the movement of certain native or noninvasive species (e.g., fish, wildlife, or plant species) that may be at risk due to habitat loss or fragmentation.

The bill establishes a National Wildlife Corridor System and provides for the designation and management of such corridors on federal land and water. A corridor means a feature of the landscape or seascape that (1) provides habitat or ecological connectivity, and (2) allows for movement or dispersal of native or noninvasive fish, wildlife, or plants. Indian tribes may nominate a corridor within their land to be included in a Tribal Wildlife Corridor.

In addition, the bill establishes a Wildlife Corridors Stewardship Fund to receive donations for the management and protection of the corridors.

It also establishes a wildlife movements grant program to encourage the passage of fish, wildlife, or plant species across a landscape or seascape. The National Coordination Committee, established by this bill, must recommend projects to fund under the grant program. The committee must also develop standards for regional wildlife movement plans to allow for better cross-regional collaboration. No fewer than four regional wildlife movement councils must be established. Among other things, the councils must submit to the committee regional wildlife movement plans as well as lists of funding priorities.

Finally, the U.S. Geological Survey must establish a National Wildlife Corridors Database.

Text (1)
Actions (2)
05/16/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
05/16/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:32:26 AM