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National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025

9/18/2026, 5:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4219

The bill titled "To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish the National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Program" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 4219 on June 27, 2025.

Congressional Summary of HR 4219

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 4219

Bill HR 4219 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since September 15, 2026. Bill HR 4219 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 27, 2025.  Bill HR 4219's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of September 15, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4219

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4219

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4219

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish the National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Program.
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish the National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Program.

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