H.R. 4219 · Passed House · Public Lands and Natural Resources

National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025

Sponsor: Ed Case (D-HI)

What it does

• Establishes statutory authority for the Invasive Species Strike Team program within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
• Requires the program to operate regional teams that coordinate with public and private entities to address invasive species in the National Wildlife Refuge System.
• Mandates that the Fish and Wildlife Service report to Congress on the program's progress addressing invasive species affecting the environment, human health, or the economy.

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.

Latest action

Sep 15, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Committee: Senate Environment and Public Works