H.R. 4219 · Where this bill is now
In the Senate
Passed the House Sep 14, 2026. Received Sep 15, 2026; no Senate vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryEstablishes wildlife refuge invasive species teams
This bill gives official legal status to a program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service called the Invasive Species Strike Team. The program puts teams in each regional office to work with public and private groups to tackle invasive species—plants and animals that don't belong and cause harm—in and around national wildlife refuges. The bill also requires the Fish and Wildlife Service to report back to Congress on what these teams accomplish and how much progress they're making against the invasive species causing the biggest problems.
How it affects you
If you visit national wildlife refuges or live near them, this program works to protect those spaces from invasive species that can damage habitats and native wildlife. The bill doesn't create brand new powers, but it formalizes a program already in operation so it can continue its work with legal backing and clear accountability to Congress.
Read the official summary (Reported to House, Aug 27, 2026)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 4219
AN ACT
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Ed Case (D-HI-1) · Introduced Jun 27, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural Resources · 4 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Sep 15, 2026: “Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsHouse · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Sep 14, 2026
Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 371–33
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 205 | 0 | 9 |
| Independents | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 165 | 33 | 19 |
33 members voted against most of their party: 33 Republicans voted No.
Congress votes on whole bills and amendments, not on single sections.