H.R. 4389, Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2023
As ordered reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on March 12, 2024
By Fiscal Year, Millions of Dollars
2024
2024-2029
2024-2034
Direct Spending (Outlays)
0
0
0
Revenues
0
0
0
Increase or Decrease (-) in the Deficit
0
0
0
Spending Subject to Appropriation (Outlays)
*
28
not estimated
Increases net direct spending in any of the four consecutive 10-year periods beginning in 2035?
No
Statutory pay-as-you-go procedures apply?
No
Mandate Effects
Increases on-budget deficits in any of the four consecutive 10-year periods beginning in 2035?
No
Contains intergovernmental mandate?
No
Contains private-sector mandate?
No
* = between zero and $500,000.
Summary
H.R. 4389 would amend the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act and would reauthorize the appropriation of $6.5 million each year through 2028 to promote the conservation of neotropical migratory birds. The bill also would increase the federal cost share for migratory bird conservation assistance. Finally, H.R. 4389 would require the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to report to the Congress on whether the agency has convened an advisory group of people and organizations involved in the conservation of neotropical migratory birds and if so, a description of the members of that group.
In 2024, the Congress provided $5 million for activities under the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act; therefore, the bill would authorize the appropriation of an additional $1.5 million for 2024. Based on historical spending patterns for this program, CBO estimates that implementing H.R. 4389 would cost $28 million over the 2024-2029 period, assuming appropriation of the authorized amounts.
