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Roadside Pollinator Program: Habitat Protection and Funding

Also known as: Roadside Pollinator Program Amendments Act

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Key Points

  • Congress is looking to expand a program that plants wildflowers and native grasses along highways to help bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. These insects are vital for growing food, but their populations have been dropping due to habitat loss.
  • The bill would more than double the yearly funding for this program, increasing it from $2 million to $5 million through 2031. It also raises the maximum amount a single project can receive from $150,000 to $500,000.
  • For the first time, nonprofit groups would be allowed to apply for these grants to help manage roadside land. Previously, only state transportation departments, federal land agencies, and Tribal governments could lead these projects.
  • The plan requires project leaders to work more closely with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and nearby Indian Tribes. Specifically, any Tribe located within 50 miles of a project must be consulted during the planning process to ensure their lands and interests are respected.

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Jan 16, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Jan 16, 2026

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Roadside Pollinator Program Amendments Act

Bill NumberHR 7143
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Cosponsors

(2)
D: 1R: 1

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