Highways Bettering the Economy and Environment Pollinator Protection Act

The Highways Bettering the Economy and Environment Pollinator Protection Act would allow federal funds to be used for creating and maintaining habitats for bees, butterflies, birds, and bats along highway roadsides. Under this bill, the Department of Transportation would work with states to encourage practices such as planting native wildflowers and grasses, reducing mowing, and conducting research on the environmental benefits of these roadside habitats. For citizens, this legislation aims to support local agriculture and food security by protecting the pollinators essential for crop production while potentially reducing long-term maintenance costs for public roadways.