Native Plant Species Pilot Program Act of 2022

Hozzl · 2023-08-28T21:45:23Z

Explore the details of House Bill 9619 Native Plant Species Pilot Program Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

8/28/2023, 9:45 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9619

Bill 117 HR 9619, also known as the Native Plant Species Pilot Program Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a pilot program that focuses on the conservation and restoration of native plant species in the United States.

The bill outlines the goals of the pilot program, which include promoting the use of native plant species in landscaping and restoration projects, increasing public awareness of the importance of native plants, and supporting research and education related to native plant conservation.

Under the Native Plant Species Pilot Program Act of 2022, the Secretary of the Interior would be responsible for implementing the program and working with relevant federal agencies, state and local governments, and non-profit organizations to achieve its objectives. The bill also authorizes funding for the pilot program and requires the Secretary of the Interior to submit annual reports to Congress on the progress and effectiveness of the program. Overall, the Native Plant Species Pilot Program Act of 2022 aims to protect and preserve native plant species in the United States through a targeted conservation and restoration effort.

Congressional Summary of HR 9619

Native Plant Species Pilot Program Act of 2022

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to carry out a pilot program to prioritize the use of native plant species within geographically diverse units of the National Park System and public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management.

In carrying out the pilot program, Interior shall

give preference to the use of locally adapted native plant materials where appropriate;
incorporate efforts to prevent, control, or eradicate the spread of invasive species;
incorporate efforts to use native plants in areas that have experienced a recent wildfire event; and
identify situations in which the use of non-native plants may be warranted.

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Current Status of Bill HR 9619

Bill HR 9619 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 20, 2022. Bill HR 9619 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 20, 2022. Bill HR 9619's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of December 20, 2022