Legislative subject term
Birds
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65 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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- H.R. 3276 (119th) Sep 15, 2026
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Clarification Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act of 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
- H.R. 9770 (119th) Jul 22, 2026
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 599.
- H.R. 7567 (119th) May 19, 2026
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Received in the Senate.
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A resolution designating March 21, 2026, as "National Osceola Turkey Day".
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1690)
- H.R. 6938 (119th) Jan 23, 2026
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-74.
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Cormorant Relief Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- H.R. 5371 (119th) Nov 12, 2025
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-37.
- S.J.Res. 69 (119th) Oct 29, 2025
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Record of Decision for the Barred Owl Management Strategy; Washington, Oregon, and California".
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 25 - 72. Record Vote Number: 597.
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Supporting the designation of the week beginning on October 12, 2025, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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A resolution designating the week beginning on October 12, 2025, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7141)
- S. 2882 (119th) Oct 9, 2025
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 557) entered in Senate.
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Black Vulture Relief Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 286.
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Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 175.
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 124.
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Barred Owl Management Strategy".
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- H.R. 1 (119th) Jul 4, 2025
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Became Public Law No: 119-21.
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A resolution designating May 10, 2025, as "World Migratory Bird Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2831; text: CR S2843)
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Cormorant Relief Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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A resolution designating March 15, 2025, as "National Osceola Turkey Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1807; text: CR S1806)
- H.R. 1968 (119th) Mar 15, 2025
Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-4.
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Supporting the designation of March 15, 2025, as "National Osceola Turkey Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Amendment Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- S. 3791 (118th) Dec 23, 2024
America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act of 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-198.
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A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to designate the bald eagle as the national bird.
Became Public Law No: 118-206.
- H.R. 10545 (118th) Dec 21, 2024
American Relief Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-158.
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America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act of 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 778.
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Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 752.
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Black Vulture Relief Act of 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 679.
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A resolution designating the week beginning on October 13, 2024, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6531-6532; text: CR S6530-6531)
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Urban Bird Treaty Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- H.R. 9747 (118th) Sep 26, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-83.
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Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Amendment Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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A resolution recognizing the importance of purple martins to United States ecosystems, tourism, and history by designating August 10, 2024, as "Purple Martin Conservation Day".
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 8/1/2024 CR S5790)
- H.R. 9494 (118th) Sep 18, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 447.
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To designate the bald eagle as the national bird.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2023
Became Public Law No: 118-51.
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A resolution designating March 16, 2024, as "National Osceola Turkey Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2478; text: CR S2475)
- H.R. 4366 (118th) Mar 9, 2024
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-42.
- H.Res. 1061 (118th) Mar 6, 2024
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 4366, with an amendment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Habitat Enhancement Now Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
- H.R. 2872 (118th) Jan 19, 2024
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 118-35.
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The Senator Jose ‘Pedo’ Terlaje HITA Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
- S. 788 (118th) Dec 19, 2023
Duck Stamp Modernization Act of 2023
Became Public Law No: 118-25.
- H.R. 4821 (118th) Nov 7, 2023
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 239.
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A resolution designating the week beginning on October 8, 2023, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5366-5367; text: 10/04/2023 CR S4953-4954)
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Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on October 8, 2023, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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A resolution recognizing the 10th anniversary of the USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4957)
- S.J.Res. 9 (118th) Sep 28, 2023
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status with Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment".
Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 46. Record Vote Number: 242.
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Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 186.
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Water for Conservation and Farming Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-287.
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Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment".
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 71.
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Federal Bird Safe Buildings Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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A resolution designating March 18, 2023, as "National Osceola Turkey Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1044; text: CR S1057)
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Supporting the designating of March 18, 2023, as "National Osceola Turkey Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Promoting Local Management of the Lesser Prairie Chicken Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
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