Extinction Prevention Act of 2026

The Extinction Prevention Act of 2026 is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on May 15, 2026. It would create dedicated funds to protect butterflies in North America, plants in the Pacific Islands, freshwater mussels across the U.S., and desert fish in the Southwest. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. It was introduced by Mrs. Grijalva along with four other representatives.

This bill would create federal funds for protecting certain butterflies, plants, freshwater mussels, and desert fish. Federal wildlife funding decisions can affect local parks, waterways, and land use rules.