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A bill to establish the Wildlife Movement and Movement Area Grant Program and the State and Tribal Migration Research Program, and for other purposes.

8/7/2024, 1:20 PM

Summary of Bill S 4953

Bill 118 s 4953, also known as the Wildlife Movement and Movement Area Grant Program and the State and Tribal Migration Research Program, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish two new programs aimed at studying and protecting wildlife migration patterns.

The first program, the Wildlife Movement and Movement Area Grant Program, will provide grants to states and tribes to support projects that enhance wildlife movement and habitat connectivity. This program aims to address the increasing threats to wildlife populations due to habitat fragmentation and development.

The second program, the State and Tribal Migration Research Program, will fund research projects that focus on understanding and conserving wildlife migration routes. This program recognizes the importance of migration corridors for maintaining healthy wildlife populations and ecosystems. Overall, this bill seeks to promote conservation efforts and research related to wildlife migration, with the goal of protecting and preserving the diverse wildlife species that call the United States home.

Current Status of Bill S 4953

Bill S 4953 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 1, 2024. Bill S 4953 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on August 1, 2024.  Bill S 4953's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5780-5781) as of August 1, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4953

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4953

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4953

A bill to establish the Wildlife Movement and Movement Area Grant Program and the State and Tribal Migration Research Program, and for other purposes.
A bill to establish the Wildlife Movement and Movement Area Grant Program and the State and Tribal Migration Research Program, and for other purposes.

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