Wildlife Road Crossings Program Reauthorization Act of 2025

# Wildlife Road Crossings Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 – Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would reauthorize the Wildlife Road Crossings Program, a federal initiative that funds projects designed to help animals safely cross highways and roads. The program supports the construction of wildlife crossings—structures like overpasses, underpasses, and culverts—that allow deer, elk, bears, and other animals to move across roadways without being struck by vehicles. By reauthorizing the program, Congress would continue or renew its funding and operations, which would otherwise expire. **Who It Affects and Key Details** The bill primarily affects states and local communities that participate in the program, wildlife conservation organizations, and motorists. Wildlife-vehicle collisions cause significant numbers of animal deaths annually and pose safety risks to drivers.

The Wildlife Road Crossings Program helps states and tribes plan and build these crossing structures in strategic locations. The specific funding amounts and program details are not provided in the available bill information, but reauthorization typically involves extending the program for a set number of years and allocating federal resources. **Current Status** As of now, the bill (HR 6078) is in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was introduced by Representative Donald S. Beyer, a Democrat from Virginia.