Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB4193

Introduced
4/18/24  

Caption

Habitat Connectivity on Working Lands Act of 2024

Impact

The implementation of SB4193 is poised to have a significant impact on federal agricultural conservation programs. It proposes adjustments to existing frameworks like the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and the Conservation Stewardship Program, which will now include provisions for funding initiatives that restore and enhance wildlife habitats and migrations corridors. This means more resources will be allocated towards practices that benefit ecological connectivity, potentially resulting in broader conservation efforts at the state level that could mitigate the effects of habitat fragmentation.

Summary

SB4193, titled the ‘Habitat Connectivity on Working Lands Act of 2024’, seeks to amend provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985 to enhance wildlife habitat connectivity and improve wildlife migration corridors. This focus is intended to support the conservation of native big game species, such as deer and elk, by ensuring that their natural habitats remain connected and viable. The bill places an emphasis on integrating wildlife conservation into agricultural practices, thereby encouraging landowners to participate in conservation efforts that benefit both wildlife and agricultural productivity.

Contention

There may be points of contention surrounding SB4193, particularly regarding the balance between agricultural land use and wildlife needs. While supporters argue that enhancing wildlife habitats will promote biodiversity and ecological health, opponents might raise concerns about the imposition of new regulations and the costs of compliance for farmers. There is also potential debate over the adequacy of funding for the expanded conservation initiatives proposed by the bill, particularly in areas where agricultural practices are already under economic stress.

Companion Bills

US HB8104

Related Habitat Connectivity on Working Lands Act

Previously Filed As

US HB8104

Habitat Connectivity on Working Lands Act

US HB2235

Habitat Connectivity on Working Lands Act of 2025

US HB9776

Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act of 2024

US HB9902

Pacific Flyway Habitat Enhancement Act

US HB2950

Coastal Habitat Conservation Act of 2023

US AB1889

Conservation element: wildlife and habitat connectivity.

US HB7408

America’s Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act

US SB4208

Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act of 2024

US HB2999

Relating to habitat connectivity; prescribing an effective date.

US SB790

Wildlife connectivity actions: compensatory mitigation credits.

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