Establish a federal fund to support the conservation and recovery of native fish species in the American Southwest.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Southwest Desert Fish Conservation Fund Act of 2026?
The Southwest Desert Fish Conservation Fund Act of 2026 is in the House Committee on Natural Resources as of May 14, 2026, and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works as of May 13, 2026. Members of these committees must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee hearing. This effort follows similar bills that expired in 2023 without reaching a floor vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Southwest Desert Fish Conservation Fund Act of 2026 (H.R. 8850 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 1708 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 1708 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 3494 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 3494 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.