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HR 717119th CongressIn Committee
Wildlife Movement Through Partnerships Act of 2025
Introduced: Jan 23, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1] (R-Montana)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Wildlife Movement Through Partnerships Act of 2025 establishes a grant program and a research program to improve connectivity for migratory big‑game and other wildlife. It funds habitat improvement, conservation easements, and infrastructure modifications, prioritizes big‑game projects, and requires coordination among federal, state, tribal, and private partners. The act also mandates USGS corridor mapping and sets appropriations for 2026‑2031.
Key Points
- 1Creates a Wildlife Movement and Movement Area Grant Program with up to 90 % federal share.
- 2Prioritizes projects that conserve, restore, or enhance big‑game movement areas.
- 3Establishes a State and Tribal Migration Research Program for data collection.
- 4Requires USGS to map migration corridors and publish annual reports.
- 5Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 2026‑2031 and sets a 50 % big‑game focus.
Impact Areas
State and tribal wildlife agencies.Nonprofit conservation organizations.Private landowners and transportation departments.Federal agencies (Interior, Agriculture, Transportation, USGS).Big‑game species and broader wildlife populations.
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