Federal · 119th Congress
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025
Policy areaPublic Lands and Natural Resources
Summary
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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To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish the National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Program.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025Short Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history18
Sep 15, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sep 14, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 14, 2026
House · Floor
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)Roll Call 296371–33
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Sep 14, 2026
House · FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5598-5599)
Sep 14, 2026
House · FloorAt 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
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4219.
Sep 14, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5560-5562)
Sep 14, 2026
House · FloorMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Aug 27, 2026
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 672.
Aug 27, 2026
House · CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-771.
Jul 22, 2026
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 22, 2026
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 15, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 14, 2026As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeAug 27, 2026As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJun 27, 2025