National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025
119-HR-4219119th CongressIntroduced Jun 27, 2025Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor
Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1](D-HI-1)1 cosponsor
Summary
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025
This bill provides statutory authority for the Invasive Species Strike Team program carried out by the National Wildlife Refuge System within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). This program operates teams in each FWS region that coordinate with public and private entities to address invasive species and related conservation issues in and around the National Wildlife Refuge System.
The bill requires FWS to report to Congress on the program's work and progress towards addressing invasive species that pose a major concern to the environment, human health, or the economy.
Subjects
Congressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchIntergovernmental relationsPest managementPublic-private cooperationWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection
Actions (21)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sep 15, 2026Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 14, 2026House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 371 - 33 (Roll no. 296). (text: CR H5560-5561)
Sep 14, 2026House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 371 - 33 (Roll no. 296). (text: CR H5560-5561)
Sep 14, 2026Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5598-5599)
Sep 14, 2026House floor actions
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 14, 2026House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4219.
Sep 14, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5560-5562)
Sep 14, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 14, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 672.
Aug 27, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-771.
Aug 27, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-771.
Aug 27, 2026Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 22, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 22, 2026House committee actions
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Jul 22, 2026House committee actions
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Apr 16, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Apr 9, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 27, 2025House floor actions
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E631)
Jun 27, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jun 27, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jun 27, 2025Library of Congress