Congressman Jeff Hurd's Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act passed the House, enhancing funding for habitat restoration efforts.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Jeff Hurd (CO-03) announced a legislative advancement with the House's passage of the Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act (H.R. 2316). This marks his first bill to succeed in Congress, aiming to enhance the timeline for interest accrued on the Wildlife Restoration Fund, thus increasing resources for wetland conservation and habitat restoration.
Hurd stated, “This legislation supports hunters, improves wetland health, and ensures future generations can enjoy the outdoors.” Additionally, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman acknowledged the bill's role in enhancing access for sportsmen while promoting wildlife conservation.
The act also aims to provide additional funding for the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA), which has successfully conserved millions of acres through public-private partnerships. For those interested, the full bill text is available online.
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Jeff Hurd Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Jeff Hurd:
- H.R.3901: Jurisdictional Determination Backlog Reduction Act
- H.R.3857: Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act of 2025
- H.R.3421: Gunnison Outdoor Resources Protection Act of 2025
- H.R.2600: ASCEND Act
- H.R.2316: Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025
- H.R.1997: Productive Public Lands Act
You can track bills proposed by Jeff Hurd on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Hurd.
