Congress 119 - HR 4219 - National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025

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Congressional oversight Environmental assessment, monitoring, research Environmental Protection Intergovernmental relations Pest management Public Lands and Natural Resources Public-private cooperation Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

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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.

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Sep 15, 2026

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sep 14, 2026

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 14, 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).
Sep 14, 2026

Passed/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).
Sep 14, 2026

Considered as unfinished business.
Sep 14, 2026

At 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.
Sep 14, 2026

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4219.
Sep 14, 2026

Considered under suspension of the rules.
Sep 14, 2026

Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 14, 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). (text: CR H5560-5561)
Sep 14, 2026

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5598-5599)
Sep 14, 2026

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5560-5562)
Sep 14, 2026

Passed/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)
Aug 27, 2026

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 672.
Aug 27, 2026

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-771.
Jul 22, 2026

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 22, 2026

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 22, 2026

Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Apr 16, 2026

Subcommittee Hearings Held
Apr 9, 2026

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Jun 27, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 27, 2025

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E631)
Jun 27, 2025

Introduced in House

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