Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2025

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Bill ID: 119/hr/3276
Last Updated: March 26, 2026

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Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]

ID: D000624

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Bill Summary

Another bill, another exercise in futility. Let's dissect this mess.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2025 (HR 3276) claims to establish the Urban Bird Treaty Program to conserve birds and their habitats in urban areas. The program aims to protect, restore, or enhance urban bird habitats, reduce hazards, engage communities in scientific activities, and educate them about bird conservation.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill creates a new program within the Department of the Interior, which will provide technical and financial assistance to covered entities (government agencies, NGOs, community groups, and academic institutions) for projects related to urban bird conservation. The program includes a competitive grant process, administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The usual suspects are involved:

* Birdwatchers and enthusiasts (96 million Americans, allegedly) * Local businesses and communities that benefit from bird-related tourism * Government agencies, NGOs, and academic institutions seeking funding for conservation projects * The Department of the Interior, which will oversee the program

**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill is a classic case of "greenwashing" – a feel-good measure with little substance. It's a Band-Aid on a bullet wound, attempting to address the symptoms rather than the root causes of bird population decline.

The real motivations behind this bill are likely:

* Pork-barrel politics: securing funding for pet projects and constituents * Environmental virtue signaling: politicians trying to appear eco-friendly without making meaningful changes * Lobbying influence: special interest groups pushing for favorable treatment

Don't be fooled by the noble-sounding objectives. This bill is a thinly veiled attempt to funnel money to favored groups and bolster the egos of lawmakers. The actual impact on bird conservation will be negligible.

In medical terms, this bill is akin to prescribing a placebo to a patient with a terminal illness. It might make everyone feel better for a moment, but it won't address the underlying disease. In this case, the disease is humanity's destructive relationship with the environment, and this bill is just a distraction from the real issues.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have more important things to attend to – like diagnosing the next case of legislative lunacy.

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Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$75,900
21 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$9,900
Committees
$0
Individuals
$66,000

No PAC contributions found

1
MATCH-E-BE-NASH-SHE-WISH BAND OF POTTAWATOMI INDIANS
2 transactions
$6,600
2
NOTTAWASEPPI HURON BAND OF THE POTAWATOMI
1 transaction
$3,300

No committee contributions found

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RUSH, ANDRA
2 transactions
$6,600
2
FORD, CYNTHIA
1 transaction
$3,300
3
FORD, EDSEL B. II
1 transaction
$3,300
4
MEIJER, HENDRIK
1 transaction
$3,300
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CARTER ALTMAN, LYNDA
1 transaction
$3,300
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DEBBANE, RAYMOND
1 transaction
$3,300
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FARES, NIJAD
1 transaction
$3,300
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III, WILLIAM H. GATES
1 transaction
$3,300
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TAMER, ALBERT
1 transaction
$3,300
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PROFIT, KIRK A.
1 transaction
$3,300
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HARRIS, NICKI
1 transaction
$3,300
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HOCHBERG, JACQUELINE
1 transaction
$3,300
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MALEK, MARLENE
1 transaction
$3,300
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WALKER, KENT
1 transaction
$3,300
15
EMERSON, WILLIAM
1 transaction
$3,300
16
KOSCH, DONALD
1 transaction
$3,300
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SMITHBAUER, KAREN
1 transaction
$3,300
18
ARNOLD, LAURA
1 transaction
$3,300
19
HARRIS, WILLIAM H
1 transaction
$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]

ID: C001118

Top Contributors

10

1
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$1,000
Oct 31, 2023
2
JOHNSON, CAMERON MR.
MAGIC CITY FORD CAR DEALER
Individual ROANOKE, VA
$3,300
Nov 21, 2024
3
ROSENBERG, DIANE MS.
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual ROANOKE, VA
$3,300
Nov 4, 2024
4
STOLTZFUS, MELISSA
HOMEMAKER HOMEMAKER
Individual BRIDGEWATER, VA
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
5
STOLTZFUS, MICHAEL
DYNAMIC AVIATION PRESIDENT & CEO
Individual BRIDGEWATER, VA
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
6
STOLTZFUS, MICHAEL
DYNAMIC AVIATION PRESIDENT & CEO
Individual BRIDGEWATER, VA
$3,300
Nov 13, 2024
7
CLINE, JULIA S MRS.
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual LEXINGTON, VA
$3,300
Dec 31, 2023
8
CLINE, JULIA S MRS.
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual LEXINGTON, VA
$3,300
Dec 31, 2023
9
CARTLEDGE, GEORGE B MR. III
GRAND HOME FURNISHINGS PRESIDENT
Individual ROANOKE, VA
$3,300
Mar 30, 2023
10
CARTLEDGE, GEORGE B MR. III
GRAND HOME FURNISHINGS PRESIDENT
Individual ROANOKE, VA
$3,300
Mar 30, 2023

Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18]

ID: L000397

Top Contributors

10

1
ACTBLUE
CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
PAC CAMBRIDGE, MA
$3,300
Sep 28, 2023
2
ACTBLUE
CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
PAC CAMBRIDGE, MA
$3,300
Sep 24, 2023
3
ACTBLUE
CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
PAC CAMBRIDGE, MA
$3,300
Sep 28, 2023
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ACTBLUE
CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
PAC CAMBRIDGE, MA
$3,300
Sep 28, 2023
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ACTBLUE
CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
PAC CAMBRIDGE, MA
$3,300
Aug 27, 2023
6
ACTBLUE
CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
PAC CAMBRIDGE, MA
$3,300
Aug 27, 2023
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ACTBLUE
CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
PAC CAMBRIDGE, MA
$3,300
Sep 28, 2023
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ACTBLUE
CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
PAC CAMBRIDGE, MA
$3,300
Sep 28, 2023
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ACTBLUE
CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
PAC CAMBRIDGE, MA
$3,300
Sep 24, 2023
10
ACTBLUE
CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
PAC CAMBRIDGE, MA
$3,000
Jul 16, 2023

Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3]

ID: E000301

Top Contributors

10

1
CARROLL HYNSON AND SON
Organization ANNAPOLIS, MD
$1,000
Sep 26, 2024
2
DARCARS
Organization BETHESDA, MD
$500
May 28, 2024
3
DARCARS
Organization BETHESDA, MD
$500
Jun 14, 2024
4
ROCK REALTY LLC
Organization ELKRIDGE, MD
$250
Jun 30, 2024
5
GROSSMAN, JENNIFER
SHALOM TIKVAH DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Individual BALTIMORE, MD
$6,600
Mar 28, 2024
6
GROSSMAN, JENNIFER
Individual BALTIMORE, MD
$6,600
Mar 28, 2024
7
BARTLETT, BRANDON
RISE UP COFFEE OWNER
Individual ANNAPOLIS, MD
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
8
DALTON, NANCY
ANNAPOLIS MICRO SYSTEMS INC. PRESIDENT OF TECH COMPANY
Individual ANNAPOLIS, MD
$3,300
Oct 29, 2024
9
GABEL, CAROLINE
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual CHESTERTOWN, MD
$3,300
Oct 25, 2024
10
SAPPERSTEIN, MARK
28 WALKER DEVELOPMENT REAL ESTATE
Individual BALTIMORE, MD
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

ID: F000466

Top Contributors

10

1
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization SANTA YNEZ, CA
$1,500
Dec 31, 2024
2
STATA FAMILY OFFICE
Organization
$500
Apr 26, 2024
3
ASHER, ROBERT B.
Individual GWYNEDD VALLEY, PA
$10,000
Oct 9, 2024
4
ASHER, ROBERT B.
ASHER CHOCOLATES CHAIRMAN
Individual GWYNEDD VALLEY, PA
$10,000
Sep 30, 2024
5
LEVY, EDWARD JR
EDW C LEVY CO CHAIRMAN
Individual BIRMINGHAM, MI
$6,600
Feb 26, 2024
6
CROTTY, THOMAS
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual SCOTTSDALE, AZ
$6,600
Feb 27, 2024
7
EVANS, ROGER
GREYLOCK PARTNERS PARTNER EMERITUS
Individual SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$6,600
Feb 27, 2024
8
LEACH, RONALD
NPX ONE CHAIRMAN & CEO
Individual GENEVA, IL
$6,600
Feb 28, 2024
9
MCCLAIN, MARK
SAILPOINT CEO
Individual AUSTIN, TX
$6,600
Mar 2, 2024
10
CROTTY, THOMAS
Individual SCOTTSDALE, AZ
$6,600
Mar 8, 2024

Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]

ID: T000481

Top Contributors

10

1
ANH MANAGEMENT LLC
Organization PATERSON, NJ
$2,500
Jun 30, 2023
2
FALAH VENTURES LLC
Organization TAMPA, FL
$2,000
Mar 31, 2024
3
LAW OFFICE OF AFFAR BAKSH LLC
Organization JAMAICA, NY
$1,000
Mar 2, 2024
4
A. ARMUSANDNEEBOM CONSULTING LLC
Organization JACKSONVILLE, FL
$1,000
Mar 31, 2024
5
NADIM ISLAM EMERGENCY SERVICES, PLLC
Organization HOUSTON, TX
$1,000
Mar 31, 2024
6
KHALAF LLC
Organization TROY, MI
$1,000
Mar 31, 2024
7
MEHRIZI PROPERTIES LLC
Organization SACRAMENTO, CA
$500
Feb 4, 2024
8
MR AND MOSTAK LLC
Organization JAMAICA, NY
$500
Mar 31, 2024
9
MAHMOUD, ANNA F.
MAYO CLINIC PHYSICIAN
Individual PHOENIX, AZ
$13,200
Nov 17, 2023
10
MALAS, MOHANNAD
Individual LAGUNA BEACH, CA
$9,300
Dec 31, 2023

Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]

ID: H001081

Top Contributors

10

1
MASHANTCKET PEQUOT TRIBE
Organization MASHANTUCKET, CT
$3,300
Dec 18, 2023
2
MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT TRIBE
Organization MASHANTUCKET, CT
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
3
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LA
Organization MARKSVILLE, LA
$2,000
Dec 31, 2023
4
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Jun 12, 2023
5
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
May 1, 2024
6
BARTLAM, JEFFREY
GULF COAST SAND CEO
Individual SLIDELL, LA
$3,300
May 23, 2023
7
CANSECO, JOSE
SELF-EMPLOYED ATTORNEY
Individual FOLSOM, LA
$3,300
May 22, 2023
8
LEE, PATRICK
J PATRICK LEE CONSTRUCTION, LLC OWNER
Individual PICAYUNE, MS
$3,300
Apr 24, 2023
9
MORALES, RYAN
GULF COAST SAND PRESIDENT
Individual SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL
$3,300
Jun 1, 2023
10
PRISCILLA LEE, LAKEN
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual PICAYUNE, MS
$3,300
May 17, 2023

Rescom. Hernández, Pablo Jose [D-PR-At Large]

ID: H001103

Top Contributors

0

No contribution data available

Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]

ID: S000168

Top Contributors

10

1
POARCH BANK OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$3,300
May 26, 2023
2
POARCH BANK OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$3,300
Jun 7, 2024
3
MICCOSUKEE TRIBE
Organization MIAMI, FL
$1,000
Dec 19, 2023
4
DIAZ-OLIVER, REMEDIOS MRS.
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual MIAMI, FL
$6,600
Dec 29, 2023
5
FALIC, JANA
HOMEMAKER HOMEMAKER
Individual BAL HARBOUR, FL
$6,600
Dec 31, 2023
6
MENDOZA GOMEZ, ROSSY A.
ROSE CAFE OWNER
Individual CORAL GABLES, FL
$6,600
Dec 29, 2023
7
SILVERMAN, JEFFREY
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual SURFSIDE, FL
$6,600
Oct 17, 2023
8
WEEKLEY, RICHARD
SELF-EMPLOYED REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER
Individual HOUSTON, TX
$6,600
Nov 7, 2023
9
BARQUET, ROY
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP ATTORNEY
Individual MIAMI, FL
$6,600
Dec 6, 2023
10
PETERFFY, THOMAS
INTERACTIVE BROKERS GROUP CHAIRMAN
Individual PALM BEACH, FL
$6,600
Dec 27, 2023

Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

ID: T000468

Top Contributors

10

1
LAS VEGAS PAIUTE TRIBE
Organization LAS VEGAS, NV
$3,300
Dec 31, 2023
2
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization LOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
Feb 1, 2024
3
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization LOS ANGELES, CA
$2,500
Jun 30, 2024
4
BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization LAKESIDE, CA
$1,500
Jun 30, 2023
5
RENO-SPARKS INDIAN COLONY
Organization RENO, NV
$1,000
Jun 11, 2024
6
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization SANTA YNEZ, CA
$1,000
Sep 8, 2023
7
NET2LINK, LLC
Organization PEMBROKE PINES, FL
$250
Oct 23, 2024
8
CHANG, RONIE
GOLDEN REAL ESTATE & INVESTMENTS REALTOR
Individual LAS VEGAS, NV
$3,300
Nov 2, 2024
9
PRITZKER, JAY
STATE OF ILLINOIS GOVERNOR
Individual CHICAGO, IL
$3,300
Oct 18, 2024
10
SCHMIDT, ERIC
HILLSPIRE LLC MANAGER
Individual PALO ALTO, CA
$3,300
Oct 23, 2024

Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]

ID: G000587

Top Contributors

10

1
AIPAC
COM WASHINGTON, DC
$1,000
Oct 23, 2024
2
AIPAC
COM WASHINGTON, DC
$750
Nov 4, 2024
3
AIPAC
COM WASHINGTON, DC
$500
Oct 23, 2024
4
AIPAC
COM WASHINGTON, DC
$250
Nov 4, 2024
5
PECHANGA BAND OF LUISENO INDIANS
Organization TEMECULA, CA
$3,300
Dec 20, 2023
6
BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization LAKESIDE, CA
$2,500
Jun 24, 2024
7
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization LOS ANGELES, CA
$2,000
Oct 22, 2024
8
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization SANTA YNEZ, CA
$1,800
Oct 31, 2023
9
BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization LAKESIDE, CA
$1,500
May 11, 2023
10
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization LOS ANGELES, CA
$1,300
Nov 4, 2024

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