Congress·Reported·H.R. 4219

National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025

Wildlife Refuges: Invasive Species Strike Teams

Apr 16·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Next up: The House

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by a House subcommittee. It is actively moving forward following a recent hearing. There are no further actions scheduled at this time.

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The bill has support from both parties and addresses a clear environmental need, but many conservation bills struggle to get floor time unless they are part of a larger spending package.

Key Points

This bill creates a permanent program to fight invasive plants and animals in national wildlife refuges. It sets up specialized strike teams in every region of the country to quickly find and remove species that do not belong there.
These teams will focus on early detection to stop problems before they get out of control. By catching invasive species early, the government can save money and protect native birds, fish, and plants from being crowded out of their homes.
The plan includes 15 million dollars in yearly funding through 2030. This money pays for the experts, equipment, and research needed to track where invasive species are moving and how to best stop them using safe and effective methods.
The program also offers help to people who live next to wildlife refuges. Private landowners, local towns, and tribal governments can get grants or technical advice to help them clear invasive species off their own land so the pests do not spread back into the refuges.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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Aug 27, 2026House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 672.

The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.

Aug 27, 2026House

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

Jul 22, 2026House

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

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Jul 22, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jul 22, 2026House

Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 4219

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 672.

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