Recovering America’s Wildlife Act of 2022

The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act of 2022 (S. 2372) aims to prevent fish and wildlife from becoming endangered by providing approximately $1.4 billion in annual funding to states, territories, and Tribal nations for large-scale conservation efforts. This funding would be used to implement "Wildlife Action Plans" designed to restore habitats and protect thousands of species of "greatest conservation need" before they require more restrictive and costly protections under the Endangered Species Act. For the average citizen, this bill would likely lead to expanded outdoor recreation opportunities, improved water quality through habitat restoration, and increased support for local conservation education programs.