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This bill, the Wildlife Road Crossing Program Reauthorization Act of 2025, aims to improve and reauthorize a program designed to help wildlife safely cross roads. It authorizes $200 million annually from the Highway Trust Fund, excluding the Mass Transit Account, for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to fund these wildlife crossings. The bill removes the word "pilot" from the program's description, suggesting a move towards a more established initiative. Importantly, it introduces provisions to fully fund projects for Indian Tribes, meaning the federal government will cover 100 percent of the costs for eligible tribal entities. Additionally, the bill allocates up to 0.5 percent of program funds to provide technical assistance and application support to these tribal entities, helping them access funding more efficiently. A further 0.5 percent of program funds can be retained by the Secretary for grant administration, including reviewing applications and managing awards.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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