Bills · S 4011
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 4011Public Lands and Natural Resources
Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2026
INTRO MAR 5· LAST ACTION MAR 5
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because tropical forests and coral reefs are vital ecosystems globally, supporting incredible biodiversity, regulating the climate, and providing essential resources for millions of people. If this bill doesn't become law, the existing program would not have new authorized funding past its current expiration, potentially halting a successful mechanism for international conservation.
By reauthorizing and funding this program, the U.S. continues to support a proven strategy that encourages developing nations to invest in their own environmental protection. This helps address critical global issues like climate change, species extinction, and local community resilience by preserving natural resources that might otherwise be degraded without such financial incentives.
KEY PROVISIONS
2AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Reauthorizes the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Act of 1998, extending its legal authority to operate.
This provision ensures the continuation of a long-standing program focused on global environmental conservation through debt relief.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes $20,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031, and 2032.
This provision provides the necessary funding framework for the program to operate for an additional five years, allowing new conservation projects.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 4
D· Delaware
YRS IN OFFICE
15
BILLS LED
64
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 2 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 5
Introduced in Senate
MAR 5
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 4011
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 5, 2026
Last actionMar 5, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 5, 2026
Senate BillS 4011Public Lands and Natural Resources
Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2026
INTRODUCED MAR 5, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 5, 2026
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
4
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