# 119-hr-8850: Extinction Prevention Act of 2026

119-hr-8850, Extinction Prevention Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7] (D-AZ); status introduced (as of 2026-10-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-8850
- Congress: 119
- Title: Extinction Prevention Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-05-15
- Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7] (D-AZ)
- Cosponsors: 14
- Policy area: Environmental Protection
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-21

## Summary

**Creates four dedicated conservation funds** to finance competitive, multiyear grants that help recover and sustain threatened and endangered species and their habitats. The bill targets North American butterflies, Pacific Islands plants, freshwater mussels, and Southwest desert fish with outcome‑focused assistance and public reporting.

## Cosponsors (14)

- Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] (D-NY), 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] (D-NY), 2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2] (D-CA), 2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5] (D-IL), 2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN), 2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV), 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] (D-IL), 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9] (D-FL), 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47] (D-CA), 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rescom. Hernández, Pablo Jose [D-PR-At Large] (D-PR), 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26] (D-NY), 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA), 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2] (D-AL), 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Freshwater mussel conservation grants: benefit, low. If enacted, this bill would create the Freshwater Mussel Conservation Fund and a competitive grant program to support mussel recovery in the United States. Each fund would be authorized $5 million per year for 2027–2032. States, Tribes, nonprofits, and research institutions could apply; Federal age…
- Grants to save North American butterflies: benefit, low. If enacted, this bill would create the North America Butterfly Conservation Fund and a competitive grant program. Each fund would be authorized $5 million per year for 2027–2032. States, Tribes, research groups, and nonprofits could apply; Federal agencies could be partners but not lead recipients.…
- Pacific Islands plant conservation grants: benefit, low. If enacted, this bill would create the Pacific Islands Plant Conservation Fund and a competitive multiyear grant program for Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Each fund would be authorized $5 million per year for 2027–2032. Eligible applicants include States, territori…
- Southwest desert fish grant program: benefit, low. If enacted, this bill would create the Southwest Desert Fish Conservation Fund and a competitive grant program for desert fish in the Southwest states. Each fund would be authorized $5 million per year for 2027–2032. Eligible applicants include States, Tribes, nonprofits, and research institutions;…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-5390: FAMILY Act
- 119-hr-15: Equality Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-8850 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8850)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-5390: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5390)
- [119-hr-15: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-15)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8850 (as of 2026-10-21).