Representative Val T. Hoyle introduces H.R. 10823: Northwest Wetlands Voluntary Incentives Program Act

We have received text from H.R. 10823: Northwest Wetlands Voluntary Incentives Program Act. This bill was received on 2026-10-15, and currently has 2 cosponsors.

Here is a short summary of the bill:

This bill would create a voluntary federal grant program to help restore and improve wetlands habitat for migratory birds in the Pacific Northwest. The Secretary of the Interior, through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, would set up and run the program in coordination with Migratory Bird Joint Ventures.

What the program would fund

The bill would allow competitive grants and technical assistance for habitat restoration projects in:

• the Oregon and Washington Coastal Zone, including Puget Sound, the Lower Columbia River, and coastal rivers and watersheds; and
• the Columbia River Basin, including the Columbia River and its tributaries.

Eligible projects would include:

• water infrastructure and water management projects that improve habitat for wetland-dependent migratory birds;
• projects that manage or improve vegetation to support those birds.

Who could apply

The bill defines eligible applicants broadly. They could include state or local governments, Tribal governments or organizations, nonprofits, conservation districts, irrigation districts, private landowners, and others the Secretary approves.

Where projects could happen

Projects could be carried out on public, private, Tribal, or other land if the Secretary finds it appropriate. The bill specifically says agricultural land may qualify if it provides habitat benefits for migratory birds.

How grants would be awarded and used

When deciding which projects to fund, the Secretary could give priority to proposals that:

• are in places where bird habitat is being lost quickly;
• are in areas with rapid population growth;
• increase recreational public access on public land; or
• support both bird habitat and salmonid populations.

Priority could also go to projects with:

• a long-term operations and maintenance plan;
• monitoring to measure project results; and
• a non-federal share of at least 25 percent.

Grant recipients could use funds for planning, permitting, installing, or replacing habitat restoration projects, but not for regular operation and maintenance. Up to 10 percent of a grant could be used for monitoring project performance and habitat benefits. Funds would need to be used within four years, and any unused money would have to be returned for use in the program.

Matching funds and other conditions

To qualify for priority under the bill’s matching-fund rule, the non-federal share would have to be secured at least two years before the application is submitted. The match could include cash, in-kind services, state or local funding, private matching funds, volunteer labor, equipment rental, materials, and similar contributions.

The bill would allow the Secretary to work with a grant-management organization to administer the program. It would also direct the Secretary to set criteria for the program in consultation with state, local, Tribal, and conservation-related entities.

Limits on the program

The bill would bar grants for projects whose purpose is to satisfy existing environmental mitigation or compliance requirements under federal or state law. It also says funded projects must comply with all applicable laws. The bill states that it would not change state water law, interstate water compacts, or private property rights.

Reporting and funding

The Secretary would have to report to Congress within 180 days after enactment and then annually on how the program is being carried out and which projects receive funding.

The bill authorizes $10 million per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. No more than 3 percent of those funds could be used for administration. The authorized money would supplement, not replace, other funding the Secretary already uses in the same areas.

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Representative Val T. Hoyle Bill Proposals

Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Val T. Hoyle:

• H.R.10823: Northwest Wetlands Voluntary Incentives Program Act
• H.R.10444: Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act of 2026
• H.R.10094: Affordable Pricing for Taxpayer-Funded Prescription Drugs Act of 2026
• H.R.9281: DASH Act
• H.R.8719: Shared Micromobility Investment Act
• H.R.8592: No WAR Act

You can track bills proposed by Representative Val T. Hoyle on Investivoq's politician page for Hoyle.

Representative Val T. Hoyle Net Worth

Investivoq estimates that Representative Val T. Hoyle is worth $1.0M, as of October 16th, 2026. This is the 340th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.

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