Extinction Prevention Act of 2023

The Extinction Prevention Act of 2023 establishes four separate conservation funds to protect threatened and endangered species across North America. The bill creates dedicated funds for butterfly conservation across North America, plant conservation in the Pacific Islands, freshwater mussel conservation in the United States, and desert fish conservation in the Southwest. Each fund provides competitive grants for projects that conserve specific species, with priority given to endangered species, sustainable projects, and those with matching funds. The bill authorizes $5 million annually from 2024 through 2029 for these conservation efforts, requiring regular reporting on fund usage and species status to Congress. These funds will directly support conservation organizations, tribal agencies, research institutions, and local governments working to protect these specific ecosystems and species.