Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]
Introduced
Summary
Reauthorizes $20 million per year for tropical forest and coral reef conservation for five years. This bill would extend the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation program's funding authority and authorize annual appropriations for fiscal years 2028 through 2032.
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- Conservation projects and program partners would have a continued federal funding authorization of $20 million each year for five years, helping sustain ongoing forest and reef work.
- Countries and communities that host tropical forests and coral reefs would keep access to U.S.-authorized support for conservation efforts funded under this program.
- Federal agencies that manage the program would have a five-year funding authorization to inform planning and budgeting for these conservation activities.
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More conservation funding for forests and reefs
This bill would authorize $20 million a year for the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation program for fiscal years 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031, and 2032. That is $100 million total over five years. The money would be available to fund conservation projects, partner countries, implementing partners, and program administrators. The bill would only add these funding authorizations and would not change eligibility rules or other program policies. Funds would still need to be approved in future appropriations.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]
FL • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]
CA • D
Sponsored 9/17/2026
Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-28]
FL • R
Sponsored 9/17/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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