Contact Congress about S. 4011: Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2026

The bill would let an existing U.S. conservation program keep getting funding through 2032. It allows up to $20 million a year, but Congress would still decide each year whether to provide the money.

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Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2026 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Latest action on S. 4011: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects the U.S. conservation program that works with other countries to protect tropical forests and coral reefs. It could matter for partner countries that use debt-related conservation deals with the United States. It could also affect conservation groups and local communities that depend on long-term project funding. U.S. taxpayers are affected because Congress may choose to spend federal money on the program each year.

Why this matters: The bill matters because it could keep U.S. support flowing to long-term forest and reef protection after the current funding authority runs out. Tropical forests and coral reefs support wildlife, protect coastlines, and help local economies. The bill gives the program more time and a yearly funding ceiling, but it does not pick projects or guarantee spending. Future Congresses would still decide how much money the program actually receives.

Key provisions in S. 4011

• Keeps the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Act of 1998 eligible for more funding.
• Allows up to $20 million in each of five fiscal years: 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031, and 2032.
• Adds those five years and amounts to the 1998 law’s funding section, which is listed in federal law as 22 U.S.C. 2431d(d).
• Leaves the 1998 program’s goals, tools, and structure unchanged.
• Congress would still have to approve the actual money each year before it could be spent.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 4011

You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.

Questions people ask about S. 4011

What is S. 4011?

The bill would let an existing U.S. conservation program keep getting funding through 2032. It allows up to $20 million a year, but Congress would still decide each year whether to provide the money.

How do I support or oppose S. 4011?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about S. 4011?

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Can Modern Action explain S. 4011 before I act?

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