National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025
Latest action (14 Sep 2026): 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).
What this bill does
H.R. 4219, the National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025, would direct the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, to create a program establishing at least one invasive species "strike team" in each Fish and Wildlife Service region. These teams would identify and respond to priority invasive species on or near National Wildlife Refuge System lands and waters, using early detection, rapid response, and integrated pest management methods. The bill directs use of standardized reporting databases, consistent taxonomy standards, and coordination with federal, state, tribal, and local partners; action on adjacent private or other lands could occur only at the landowner's request. The Secretary would report to relevant congressional committees, and publicly, two and five years after enactment. The bill authorizes $10 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2033.
The measure primarily affects the Fish and Wildlife Service, National Wildlife Refuge staff, and landowners, tribes, states, and organizations near refuges who may seek technical, financial, or direct assistance in managing invasive species. It does not mandate participation by neighboring landowners, since assistance on adjacent lands requires their request.
Introduced by Rep. Ed Case on June 27, 2025, the bill passed the House on September 14, 2026, by a vote of 371–33 under a suspension-of-rules procedure requiring a two-thirds majority. It now goes to the Senate for consideration; no further House action has occurred, and the bill has not yet been enacted into law.
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Official summary
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.
Timeline
14 Sep 2026
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).
22 Jul 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4219 do?
- H.R. 4219, the National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025, would direct the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, to create a program establishing at least one invasive species "strike team" in each Fish and Wildlife Service region. These teams would identify and respond to priority invasive species on or near National Wildlife Refuge System lands and waters, using early detection, rapid response, and integrated pest management methods. The bill directs use of standardized reporting databases, consistent taxonomy standards, and coordination with federal, state, tribal, and local partners; action on adjacent private or other lands could occur only at the landowner's request. The Secretary would report to relevant congressional committees, and publicly, two and five years after enactment. The bill authorizes $10 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2033. The measure primarily affects the Fish and Wildlife Service, National Wildlife Refuge staff, and landowners, tribes, states, and organizations near refuges who may seek technical, financial, or direct assistance in managing invasive species. It does not mandate participation by neighboring landowners, since assistance on adjacent lands requires their request. Introduced by Rep. Ed Case on June 27, 2025, the bill passed the House on September 14, 2026, by a vote of 371–33 under a suspension-of-rules procedure requiring a two-thirds majority. It now goes to the Senate for consideration; no further House action has occurred, and the bill has not yet been enacted into law.
- Has H.R. 4219 become law?
- Not yet. As of 14 Sep 2026, H.R. 4219 is passed house (senate next).
- Who sponsored H.R. 4219?
- H.R. 4219 was sponsored by Rep. Ed Case [D-HI1] (Democrat-HI), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4219?
- 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). (14 Sep 2026).
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