Wildlife crossings would get renewed funding and better support for communities.
This bill would renew a program that builds special pathways for animals to cross roads safely. It would set aside $100 million each year for five years to help prevent collisions between vehicles and wildlife. The bill also makes it easier for small towns and Tribal governments to get money for these projects.
Today, the wildlife crossings program is a 'pilot' program, and its specific funding levels are not detailed in the current law. Communities often need to cover a significant portion of project costs themselves. After this bill, the program would become permanent and would set aside $100,000,000 each year from the Highway Trust Fund for five years, from the government's budget year 2027 through 2031. Small, rural, or disadvantaged communities would also see the federal government cover 90% to 100% of their project costs, making it easier to build these crossings.
S 3556 · 119th Congress · December 17, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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