MONARCH Act of 2023

Monarch Action, Recovery, and Conservation of Habitat Act of 2023 or the MONARCH Act of 2023

This bill provides support for the conservation of western monarch butterflies (the monarch butterfly population that overwinters along the coast of California and breeds across California, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Utah). Specifically, the bill establishes the Western Monarch Butterfly Rescue Fund. The Department of the Interior must use amounts in the fund to provide grants for the conservation of such butterflies and other pollinators within the range of western monarch butterflies.

In addition, Interior must enter into an agreement with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to facilitate updating and implementing the Western Monarch Butterfly Conservation Plan, which was prepared by the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.

The MONARCH Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 4350, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the decline in monarch butterfly populations in the United States.

The bill aims to protect and restore monarch butterfly habitats by providing funding for conservation efforts, such as planting milkweed and other native plants that are essential for the butterflies' survival. It also seeks to increase research and monitoring of monarch populations to better understand the factors contributing to their decline.

Additionally, the MONARCH Act of 2023 includes provisions to promote public awareness and education about the importance of monarch butterflies and their role in the ecosystem. This includes funding for outreach programs and initiatives to engage communities in conservation efforts. Overall, the MONARCH Act of 2023 is a bipartisan effort to address the decline of monarch butterflies and protect their habitats for future generations. It reflects a commitment to environmental conservation and biodiversity in the United States.