HR 4219 119th Congress

National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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Sponsors

Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]

Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]

D — HI

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.

Vote Result

Passed 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)

Actions

2026-09-15T00:00:00

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

2026-09-14T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2026-09-14T00:00:00

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)

2026-09-14T00:00:00

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)

2026-09-14T00:00:00

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5598-5599)

2026-09-14T00:00:00

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.

2026-09-14T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4219.

2026-09-14T00:00:00

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5560-5562)

2026-09-14T00:00:00

Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

2026-08-27T00:00:00

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 672.

2026-08-27T00:00:00

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-771.

2026-08-27T00:00:00

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-771.

2026-07-22T00:00:00

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

2026-07-22T00:00:00

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

2026-07-22T00:00:00

Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged

2026-04-16T00:00:00

Subcommittee Hearings Held

2026-04-09T00:00:00

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.

2025-06-27T00:00:00

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2025-06-27T00:00:00

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E631)

2025-06-27T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2025-06-27T00:00:00

Introduced in House

Policy Areas

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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