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H.R. 4219 · 119th Congress

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).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Program
What the words would change: every change, in place (0)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

    From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, latest edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

    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).

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. Sep 15, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Senate
    2. Sep 14, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    3. Sep 14, 2026On 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 recordHouse floor actions
    4. 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
    5. Sep 14, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5598-5599)House floor actions
    6. Sep 14, 2026At 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.House floor actions
    7. Sep 14, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4219.House floor actions
    8. Sep 14, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5560-5562)House floor actions
    9. Sep 14, 2026Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
    10. Aug 27, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 672.House floor actions
    11. Aug 27, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-771.House floor actions
    12. Aug 27, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-771.Library of Congress
    13. Jul 22, 2026Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.House committee actions
    14. Jul 22, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
    15. Jul 22, 2026Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries DischargedHouse committee actions
    16. Apr 16, 2026Subcommittee Hearings HeldHouse committee actions
    17. Apr 9, 2026Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.House committee actions
    18. Jun 27, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
    19. Jun 27, 2025Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E631)Library of Congress
    20. Jun 27, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    21. Jun 27, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Recorded votes

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    1. Sep 14, 2026 · HousePassed 371–33
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
      On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · needed two-thirds
      R 165 yes, 33 noI 1 yes, 0 noD 205 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

    Cosponsors

    • James C. Moylan R-GU-At Large