NWR Modernization Act of 2025

# NWR Modernization Act of 2025 (HR 5456) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The NWR Modernization Act of 2025 aims to update how the National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) system operates. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically focus on modernizing infrastructure, management practices, and operations at the roughly 560 wildlife refuges across the United States. These refuges protect habitats for fish, wildlife, and plants. **Who It Affects** This bill would impact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (which manages the refuges), wildlife conservation organizations, outdoor recreation users (hunters, bird watchers, visitors), and potentially local communities near refuge areas.

Changes to refuge operations could also affect wildlife habitat management and related federal spending. **Current Status** As of now, HR 5456 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but hasn't yet moved forward for a full House vote. The bill was sponsored by Representative Stephanie Bice (R-Oklahoma). Without access to the detailed bill text, the specific modernization changes proposed cannot be outlined here—interested readers can view full details on Congress.gov.