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Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 3:56 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2459
Bill 118 HR 2459, also known as the Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act of 2023, aims to protect and restore native species in Hawaii. The bill focuses on the conservation and recovery of endangered and threatened species unique to the Hawaiian islands.
Key provisions of the bill include establishing a task force to develop and implement a comprehensive conservation strategy for native species, providing funding for research and monitoring efforts, and promoting collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies, as well as private organizations, to achieve conservation goals.
The bill also emphasizes the importance of community involvement in conservation efforts, recognizing the traditional knowledge and practices of Native Hawaiian communities in protecting the environment and native species. Overall, the Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act of 2023 seeks to address the urgent need for conservation and recovery of Hawaii's unique and diverse native species, ensuring their survival for future generations.
Key provisions of the bill include establishing a task force to develop and implement a comprehensive conservation strategy for native species, providing funding for research and monitoring efforts, and promoting collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies, as well as private organizations, to achieve conservation goals.
The bill also emphasizes the importance of community involvement in conservation efforts, recognizing the traditional knowledge and practices of Native Hawaiian communities in protecting the environment and native species. Overall, the Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act of 2023 seeks to address the urgent need for conservation and recovery of Hawaii's unique and diverse native species, ensuring their survival for future generations.
Congressional Summary of HR 2459
Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act of 2023
This bill directs the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to establish a program that annually provides, through grants and other means, funding for projects that support the conservation and recovery of native plant and animal species in Hawaii. Hawaii, Hawaiian local governments, Native Hawaiian organizations, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and institutions of higher education may apply for funding under the program.
Current Status of Bill HR 2459
Bill HR 2459 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 3, 2023. Bill HR 2459 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 3, 2023. Bill HR 2459's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries. as of May 8, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2459
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2459
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2459
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