H.R. 6078: Wildlife Road Crossings Program Reauthorization Act of 2025

The Wildlife Road Crossings Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 proposes several amendments to the existing wildlife crossings program under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Here is a summary of the main features of the bill:

Program Authorization

The bill reauthorizes and expands the wildlife crossings program by:

• Removing the term "pilot" from the program designation, indicating a move from a trial phase to a more established program.
• Providing federal funding of $200 million annually for the program from fiscal years 2026 through 2031.

Updates to Federal Funding Regulations

It amends existing regulations concerning wildlife crossing safety, specifically:

• Changing how funding is allocated for projects aimed at improving wildlife crossings.
• Designating that the federal cost share for projects proposed by entities such as Indian tribes shall be 100%, thereby covering the entire cost for those projects.

Technical Assistance for Tribal Entities

The bill includes provisions for improving access to funding for tribal entities through:

• Allowing the Secretary of Transportation to use up to 0.5% of the authorized funds to provide grants for technical assistance to these entities.
• This assistance aims to simplify the process of funding application and reduce delays in fund allocation.

Grant Administration

It provides guidelines for managing grants under the program, allowing the Secretary to retain up to 0.5% of the funds for purposes such as:

• Reviewing grant applications.
• Obligating and administering grants awarded.

Use of Unobligated Funds

Any funds that go unused in a fiscal year can be carried over and used in subsequent years, ensuring that the money remains available for future projects aimed at wildlife safety.

Clerical Amendments

The bill also includes clerical amendments to official documents, ensuring the term "pilot" is removed from all references to the wildlife crossings program for clarity and consistency.

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