H.R.8850

Extinction Prevention Act of 2026 Pacific Islands Plant Conservation Fund Act of 2026 North America Butterfly Conservation Fund Act of 2026 Freshwater Mussel Conservation Fund Act of 2026 Southwest Desert Fish Conservation Fund Act of 2026

Extinction Prevention Act of 2026

Introduced·5/15/26

Establishes funds to conserve butterflies in North America, plants in the Pacific Islands, freshwater mussels in the United States, and desert fish.

The Extinction Prevention Act of 2026 establishes dedicated funds to support conservation efforts for various species. The North America Butterfly Conservation Act of 2026 creates the North America Butterfly Conservation Fund to provide financial assistance for butterfly conservation projects. The Pacific Islands Plant Conservation Fund Act of 2026 establishes the Pacific Islands Plant Conservation Fund to support plant conservation projects in the Pacific Islands.

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History

May 15

House

Introduced in House

May 15

House

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.