What does Preamble of Extinction Prevention Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to create dedicated funds for conservation efforts. The conservation efforts focus on butterflies in North America, plants in the Pacific Islands, freshwater mussels in the United States, and desert fish in the Southwest United States.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Extinction Prevention Act of 2026 do?

This Act is formally titled the Extinction Prevention Act of 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Extinction Prevention Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the North America Butterfly Conservation Fund Act of 2026

What does PURPOSES. of Extinction Prevention Act of 2026 do?

This section outlines the purposes of the title. The purposes include perpetuating healthy butterfly populations in North America. It aims to assist in the conservation of threatened and endangered butterflies. The title intends to support conservation initiatives in North America. It seeks to provide financial resources for these initiatives. The title also aims to foster international cooperation for butterfly conservation.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Extinction Prevention Act of 2026 do?

This section defines terms used within the title. “North America butterfly conservation” is defined as using methods to protect butterfly habitats in North America. The term “Fund” refers to the North America Butterfly Conservation Fund established in section 105. “Butterfly” and “butterflies” are defined as any member of the order Lepidoptera. “North America” includes the United States, Canada, Mexico, and several other countries in the Caribbean and Central America. “Secretary” refers to the Secretary of the Interior.

What does NORTH AMERICA BUTTERFLY CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE. of Extinction Prevention Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes a program for providing financial assistance, including multiyear grants, for North America butterfly conservation projects. Eligible applicants include State or Tribal agencies, research institutions, nonprofit organizations, and wildlife management authorities in North America, as well as other individuals or entities with demonstrated expertise. Federal agencies can participate as partners but cannot be lead entities or receive direct funding. Project proposals must include a statement of purposes, qualifications of the project team, implementation methods, cost estimates, and evidence of consent from indigenous communities if required. The Secretary will review project proposals and consult with other Federal officials and relevant governments before approving or disapproving them. Priority will be given to projects that conserve butterfly species listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act. Projects should be designed to ensure effective and long-term butterfly conservation, and matching funds are preferred. Recipients of assistance must submit periodic reports to the Secretary, and these reports, along with related documents, will be made available to the public.

What does NORTH AMERICA BUTTERFLY CONSERVATION FUND. of Extinction Prevention Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes the North America Butterfly Conservation Fund within the Treasury. The Fund will consist of transferred amounts, appropriations, and interest earned. The Secretary of the Treasury can transfer funds to carry out section 104, at the Secretary's request. Up to 3% of the Fund or $80,000 can be used annually for administrative expenses. The Secretary of the Treasury can invest portions of the Fund in U.S. interest-bearing obligations. Amounts are transferred from the general fund of the Treasury to the Fund on a monthly basis, with adjustments for prior estimates. The Secretary can accept donations, including money, government obligations (to be canceled), and other intangible personal property (to be sold), to provide assistance under section 104. The Secretary has discretion to reject gifts deemed not in the interest of the government.

What does AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. of Extinction Prevention Act of 2026 do?

This section authorizes appropriations to the Secretary. The authorized amount is $5,000,000 for each fiscal year. The appropriations are for the fiscal years 2027 through 2032. The funds are to carry out this title.

What does REPORT TO CONGRESS. of Extinction Prevention Act of 2026 do?

This section mandates an annual report to Congress regarding a Fund and the status of butterflies in North America. The Secretary must submit the report by January 31 of each calendar year following the enactment of the title. The report must detail the total amount deposited into and expended from the Fund. It must also include the costs associated with carrying out the title. The report should summarize projects receiving assistance under section 104 and evaluate their effectiveness. Finally, the report must evaluate the status of threatened and endangered butterfly populations in North America.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Extinction Prevention Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Pacific Islands Plant Conservation Fund Act of 2026.

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Extinction Prevention Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/15/2026 · Introduced: 5/15/2026

Author: Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes separate funds—the North America Butterfly Conservation Fund, the Pacific Islands Plant Conservation Fund, the Freshwater Mussel Conservation Fund, and the Southwest Desert Fish Conservation Fund—to support conservation efforts for these species.
It provides financial assistance, including multi-year grants, to eligible entities like state agencies, research institutions, and non-profit organizations for conservation projects focused on butterflies, plants, mussels, and desert fish.
Federal agencies can participate as partners in these conservation projects, but they are prohibited from being lead entities or receiving direct funding.
Each fund will be managed within the Treasury and can receive appropriations, transferred amounts, interest earnings, and donations.
The Secretary of the Interior is required to submit annual reports to Congress detailing fund activity, project summaries, and the status of the targeted species.

119th Congressin committeeS. 4543(In Committee)Official page

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TITLE II

-PACIFIC ISLANDS PLANT CONSERVATION FUND ACT OF 2026

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-FRESHWATER MUSSEL CONSERVATION FUND ACT OF 2026

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-SOUTHWEST DESERT FISH CONSERVATION FUND ACT OF 2026

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