In CommitteeFiled Jan 16, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] (D)
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Jan 17, 2026
Summary
The bill updates Title 23 to let more groups—federally recognized Indian tribes and 501(c)(3) nonprofits—take part in roadside pollinator projects. It adds a consultation step with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and lifts the program’s annual funding caps. The changes aim to strengthen and extend the existing pollinator‑friendly practices on highways and rights‑of‑way.
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