WASHINGTON (December 24, 2024) – As the year draws to a close, we reflect on the hectic ending weeks of the 118th Congress, where despite the chaotic moments, there remained a bipartisan commitment to getting some important conservation policies over the finish line. From adding new protections to hundreds of thousands of acres of coastal areas and safeguarding vital bird habitat, to establishing new funding for global conservation projects, these wins will conserve vital habitats and nurture economic growth for years to come. Unfortunately, much was left undone and significant bipartisan conservation bills faltered as time ran out—leaving much work ahead for the next Congress and administration. Here are 7 wins for conservation, and migratory birds, from the 2024 lame-duck Congressional session (post-election day until now): More than $110 billion in disaster recovery funds to restore private and public lands and related infrastructure. In the rushed final days of the...