Protect and restore native plant and animal species in Hawaii through federal funding and conservation programs.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act of 2025?
The Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act of 2025 is stalled in the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works as of March 4, 2025. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation dies in committee without ever receiving a hearing. This bill has seen no action since March 4, 2025, which follows the pattern of the previous 2023 version that expired without a vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act of 2025 (S. 871 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since March 2025
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 1145 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 1145 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Brian Schatz (D-HI)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.