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Extinction Prevention Act of 2026
6/4/2026, 8:08 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8850
The bill designated as H.R. 8850 in the 119th Congress, introduced on May 15, 2026, aims to establish specific funds for the conservation of various species and ecosystems, including butterflies in North America, plants in the Pacific Islands, freshwater mussels in the United States, and desert fish in the Southwest United States. The bill likely includes provisions outlining the allocation and management of these funds to support conservation efforts for these specific species and regions, along with other related purposes not further detailed in the provided context.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8850
Bill HR 8850 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 15, 2026. Bill HR 8850 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 15, 2026. Bill HR 8850's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of May 15, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8850
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
50Democrat Cosponsors
50Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8850
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8850
To create dedicated funds to conserve butterflies in North America, plants in the Pacific Islands, freshwater mussels in the United States, and desert fish in the Southwest United States, and for other purposes.
To create dedicated funds to conserve butterflies in North America, plants in the Pacific Islands, freshwater mussels in the United States, and desert fish in the Southwest United States, and for other purposes.
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