# 119-s-4543: Extinction Prevention Act of 2026

119-s-4543, Extinction Prevention Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT); status introduced (as of 2026-09-10).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-4543
- Congress: 119
- Title: Extinction Prevention Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-05-14
- Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: Environmental Protection
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## Summary

**creates four dedicated conservation funds** to finance competitive, multiyear grants for North American butterflies, Pacific Islands plants, freshwater mussels, and Southwest desert fish. The bill would create separate Treasury accounts and let States, Tribes, nonprofits, and research institutions lead projects while Federal agencies may only partner. - Conservation organizations and researchers: Eligible lead applicants could compete for multiyear grants that must include methods, timelines, staffing, stakeholder engagement, and outcome assessment. Projects receive priority when they target species listed under the Endangered Species Act. - State, Tribal, and territorial governments: Eligible to lead or be consulted on projects and assured consultation with local authorities and Tribes. Projects that show matching funds and long-term sustainability are preferred, though the Secretary can waive those preferences for high-priority work. - Fund rules and funding: Each fund is a separate Treasury account invested in interest-bearing U.S. Treasury obligations and limits administrative costs to the greater of 3 percent or $80,000 per year. Titles I, III, and IV each authorize $5 million per year for fiscal years 2027–2032; Title II authorizes appropriations but does not specify amounts in the provided material.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI), 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (D-NM), 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Grants for Freshwater Mussel Conservation: benefit, low. This bill would create a Freshwater Mussel Conservation Fund as a separate Treasury account. It would authorize $5,000,000 per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2032 to fund competitive grants, including multiyear awards, for state, Tribal, research, nonprofit, and other non‑Federal conservation p…
- Grants for North America Butterfly Conservation: benefit, low. This bill would create a North America Butterfly Conservation Fund as a separate Treasury account. It would authorize $5,000,000 per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2032 to pay competitive, outcome‑focused grants to states, Tribes, researchers, nonprofits, and wildlife authorities working on but…
- Grants for Pacific Islands Plant Conservation: benefit, low. This bill would create a Pacific Islands Plant Conservation Fund as a separate Treasury account. It would authorize $5,000,000 per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2032 to support competitive grants for plant and ecosystem conservation in Hawaii and U.S. Pacific territories. The Treasury would ho…
- Grants for Southwest Desert Fish Conservation: benefit, low. This bill would create a Southwest Desert Fish Conservation Fund as a separate Treasury account. It would authorize $5,000,000 per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2032 to fund competitive grants, including urgent and multiyear projects, for desert fish conservation in several Western states. The…

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-5283: Momnibus Act
- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-s-2823: FAMILY Act
- 119-s-2763: Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act
- 119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act

## Sources
- [119-s-4543 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4543)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-5283: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5283)
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
- [119-s-2823: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2823)
- [119-s-2763: Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2763)
- [119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3869)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4543 (as of 2026-09-10).