National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025
Passed HousePublic Lands and Natural Resources
IntroducedJun 27, 2025
Passed HouseSep 14, 2026
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet
Where it stands
Passed House. Latest step, Sep 15, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The House passed it 371–33.All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 1 new provisions of its own.
How this bill changes the law
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H.R. 4219 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Sep 15, 2026).
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Sec. 2 National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Program
What the words would change: every change, in place (0)
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What it does
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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.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Aug 27, 2026).
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What has happened
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Sep 14, 2026Passed/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) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
Aug 27, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-771.Library of Congress
Jun 27, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress