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This bill has strong bipartisan support from senators in states with large wildlife populations, but it still needs to pass through the committee process.
Key Points
This bill creates a new federal program to help people and animals live together more safely. It focuses on using nonlethal methods to stop wildlife from damaging crops or attacking farm animals.
The Department of Agriculture would get $20 million each year through 2031 to fund this work. This money will help farmers, landowners, and Indian Tribes pay for tools like special fencing or guard animals.
A portion of the money will go toward research to find the most effective ways to keep predators away without harming them. The government will then share these best practices with the public.
This plan is especially meant for states that already have programs to manage predators like wolves or bears. The goal is to protect the money farmers make from their livestock while also keeping wildlife populations healthy.
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Milestones
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Aug 4, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Aug 4, 2026
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Human-Wildlife Conflict Reduction Act of 2026
Bill NumberS 5234
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
