Congress·Passed House·H.R. 375

Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025

Hawaii Forest Protection: Fighting Rapid Ohia Death

Jan 24, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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StalledNext up: The SenateNo action in 17 months

This bill passed the House of Representatives and is now waiting for the Senate to take action. It has been stalled since January 2025, with no new progress made in over 17 months. Because the Senate rarely schedules votes for bills passed by the House, it is unlikely to move forward.

Legislative Progress

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Senate

No action since January 2025

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How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 1726 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 1726 (118th) →

Key Points

This bill requires federal agencies to work closely with the State of Hawaii to stop a deadly fungus called Rapid Ohia Death. This disease is killing the Ohia tree, which is one of the most important native trees in Hawaii's forests and is vital to the local ecosystem.
The Department of the Interior and the Forest Service will continue researching how the disease spreads. Scientists will study how the fungus moves between trees to find better ways to prevent new infections and protect healthy parts of the forest.
The government will partner with local groups and private landowners to manage hoofed animals, like wild pigs and goats, in areas where the disease is spreading. These animals can wound trees and stir up soil, which makes it easier for the fungus to infect the forest.
The bill provides funding for staff, equipment, and forest restoration projects. This money will help replant native trees and support the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry in its mission to save Hawaii's unique natural landscape.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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Jan 24, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Jan 23, 2025House

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

Jan 23, 2025House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 359 - 62 (Roll no. 24). (text: 1/21/2025 CR H248)

The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.

Jan 23, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 359 - 62 (Roll no. 24). (text: 1/21/2025 CR H248)

The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.

Jan 23, 2025House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H346)

Vote Results

1 vote

HousePassedProceduralJan 23, 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

359

Democrat

206 – 0 · 9

Republican

153 – 62 · 2

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 375

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

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