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 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. The title aims to assist in the conservation of threatened and endangered butterflies. It intends to support conservation initiatives in North America. The title seeks to provide financial resources for these initiatives. It 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 to provide financial assistance for North America butterfly conservation projects. The Secretary is authorized to provide competitive grants, including multiyear grants, from the Fund for these projects. Eligible applicants include State or Tribal agencies, research institutions, nonprofit organizations, and wildlife management authorities in North America. 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 must consult with other Federal officials and the governments of relevant countries during the review and approval process. Projects that help recover and sustain butterfly populations, particularly those listed as threatened or endangered, will be prioritized. Projects demonstrating long-term sustainability and available matching funds will receive preference. Recipients of assistance must submit periodic reports to the Secretary, and these reports, along with related documents, will be made publicly available.

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 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 made for estimation errors. The Secretary can accept donations, including money, government obligations (to be canceled and retired), and other intangible personal property (to be sold with proceeds deposited in the Fund). The Secretary has discretion to reject gifts deemed not in the government's interest.

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 authorization covers fiscal years 2027 through 2032.

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

This section requires the Secretary to submit an annual report to Congress regarding the Fund and the status of butterflies in North America. The report is due by January 31 of each calendar year following the enactment of the title. The report must include the total amount deposited into and expended from the Fund. The report must detail the costs associated with carrying out the title. The report must summarize projects receiving assistance under section 104 and evaluate them. 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.

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

This section outlines the purposes of the title. The purposes include assisting in the conservation of threatened and endangered plant species in the Pacific Islands. The title also aims to provide financial resources for projects that conserve these plant species and their ecosystems.

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Extinction Prevention Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/14/2026 · Introduced: 5/14/2026

Author: Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes dedicated funds for conservation efforts focusing on butterflies in North America, plants in the Pacific Islands, freshwater mussels in the United States, and desert fish in the Southwest United States.
It provides financial assistance for conservation projects, including multiyear grants, to eligible applicants such as State or Tribal agencies, research institutions, and nonprofit organizations.
The bill authorizes appropriations of $5,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2032 to carry out conservation efforts for each of the four species groups.
It requires the Secretary to submit annual reports to Congress regarding the status of each species group and the effectiveness of conservation projects.
The bill allows the Secretary to accept donations and invest portions of the funds in interest-bearing U.S. obligations to support conservation efforts.

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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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