The Wildlife Crossings Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 makes permanent and expands a federal program designed to help wildlife safely cross highways and roads. The bill authorizes $100 million per year from the Highway Trust Fund for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to fund these crossing projects. The legislation increases federal funding support for small, rural, and disadvantaged communities to 90 percent of project costs, with the possibility of 100 percent federal funding for communities experiencing financial hardship. The bill also dedicates resources—up to 0.5 percent of program funds annually—to provide technical and application assistance to tribal nations and other eligible entities seeking to access funding. This reauthorization converts what was previously a pilot program into a permanent initiative, making wildlife crossing infrastructure an ongoing priority in transportation planning and wildlife conservation.
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