The Human-Wildlife Conflict Reduction Act of 2026 establishes a new federal program within the Department of Agriculture to develop and implement nonlethal methods for reducing conflicts between humans and wildlife, as well as between livestock and predators. The program will prioritize efforts in states where the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service already operates nonlethal initiatives, focusing on reducing livestock depredation and protecting agricultural infrastructure and human property. The Secretary of Agriculture can provide grants and assistance to landowners, farmers, Indian Tribes, and nonprofit organizations to deploy these nonlethal strategies, and will also support research, training, and demonstration projects to evaluate and improve effectiveness. The legislation authorizes $20 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, with up to 10 percent of funds reserved for research activities each year. The Secretary must submit annual reports to Congress detailing how funds are used, which species are affected, and the results of various nonlethal strategies deployed under the program.
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