WASHINGTON (April 9, 2024) – The U. S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill by voice vote reauthorizing and enhancing a program that provides funding throughout the Americas for partnerships to benefit migratory birds and their habitat. At a time when migratory birds are facing population declines due to habitat loss and climate threats, the Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act would reauthorize critical funding for the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (NMBCA) program and increase its accessibility for partners The legislation was co-sponsored by Representatives María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Rick Larsen (D-WA), Dave Joyce (R-OH), and Mary Peltola (D-AK). A Senate version, co-sponsored by Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and John Boozman (R-Ark.), was introduced last month. “We have lost three billion birds since 1970—a staggering number—and this legislation is critically important to help communities and partners meet the...