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HR4219FEDERALSession 119Federal Billpassed chamber

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House Passes Legislation Establishing National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Teams

Original title: National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025

Last action · September 15, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Sponsors: Ed Case and 1 other

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What This Bill Would Do

Legislation requires the Secretary of the Interior to establish regional strike teams within the National Wildlife Refuge System to identify, manage, and respond to invasive species threats. The measure authorizes $10,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2033 to fund the program and mandates public reports to Congress.

Why it matters

Federal funding and specialized personnel are directed to combat non-native species impacting public lands, requiring landowner consent before operating on adjacent private or non-federal properties.

Background

The National Wildlife Refuge System is managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service within the Department of the Interior. context
HR 4219 was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Ed Case to formally authorize and expand existing invasive species strike team efforts. context

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

United States Fish and Wildlife Service

The agency is required to establish regional strike teams, coordinate reporting standards, and submit periodic progress reports to Congress.

Directly affected

Adjacent Landowners

Strike teams may only operate on lands and waters adjacent to the National Wildlife Refuge System at the request of the owner.

Directly affected

State and Tribal Governments

Governments may collaborate with the Secretary, coordinate management actions, and request assistance or strike team expertise.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Invasive Species Strike Teams?

The strike teams are trained in and to conserve habitat conditions, conduct prevention and management of invasive species, and utilize tools.

Can strike teams operate on private land adjacent to wildlife refuges?

Yes, but only at the specific request of the owner of those adjacent lands or waters.

How much funding does the bill authorize for the program?

The bill authorizes $10,000,000 to be appropriated for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2033.

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Congress Vote: The House has passed H.R. 4219 - National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025

Quiver QuantitativeSep 14, 2026

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Where This Stands

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Procedural history

19 actions

Sep 15, 2026SenateCommittee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sep 14, 2026House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 14, 2026HouseFloor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 371 - 33 (Roll no. 296). (text: CR H5560-5561)
Sep 14, 2026HouseFloor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 371 - 33 (Roll no. 296).
Sep 14, 2026House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5598-5599)
Sep 14, 2026House
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

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Sep 14, 2026House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4219.
Sep 14, 2026House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5560-5562)
Sep 14, 2026House
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Aug 27, 2026House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 672.
Aug 27, 2026House
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-771.
Jul 22, 2026HouseCommittee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 22, 2026House
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 22, 2026House
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Apr 16, 2026House
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Apr 9, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Jun 27, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 27, 2025Library of Congress
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E631)
Jun 27, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House

Version history

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Voting Record

Motion succeededHouse9/14/2026U.S. CongressOfficial roll call ↗

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Total

432

Yes: 371
No: 33
Present: 0
Not voting: 28
Abstain: 0

How they voted (424)

400 more members

Brian FitzpatrickRyes

Maggie GoodlanderDyes

Sydney Kamlager-DoveDyes

Debbie Wasserman SchultzDyes

John RoseRyes

Teresa Leger FernandezDyes

Barry LoudermilkRabsent

April McClain DelaneyDyes

Bill FosterDyes

Jason CrowDyes

Tom EmmerRyes

Nicholas LangworthyRyes

Nicole MalliotakisRyes

Bonnie Watson ColemanDyes

Kristen McDonald RivetDyes

Brittany PettersenDyes

Charles FleischmannRyes

Elise StefanikRabsent

Mariannette Miller-MeeksRyes

Mario Diaz-BalartRyes

Bradley SchneiderDyes

Christopher SmithRyes

Alma AdamsDyes

Lucy McBathDyes

Ryan MackenzieRyes

Marilyn StricklandDyes

Jahana HayesDyes

Jefferson Van DrewRabsent

Christopher DeluzioDyes

Thomas TiffanyRabsent

Frederica WilsonDabsent

Derrick Van OrdenRyes

Guy ReschenthalerRyes

Sam LiccardoDyes

Lizzie FletcherDyes

Vicente GonzalezDyes

Jennifer McClellanDyes

Michelle FischbachRyes

Monica De La CruzRyes

Alexandria Ocasio-CortezDyes

Michael BaumgartnerRabsent

Jack BergmanRyes

Raja KrishnamoorthiDyes

Steven HorsfordDyes

Seth MoultonDyes

Melanie StansburyDyes

Troy BaldersonRyes

Mike RogersRyes

Suhas SubramanyamDyes

Adriano EspaillatDyes

Janice SchakowskyDabsent

George WhitesidesDyes

Tim MooreRyes

Warren DavidsonRno

John GaramendiDabsent

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Related Legislation

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House Passes Legislation Establishing National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Teams

Legislation requires the Secretary of the Interior to establish regional strike teams within the National Wildlife Refuge System to identify, manage,

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1 pattern noticed across the record

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Statutory Authorization for Administrative Program

The bill transitions an existing administrative Invasive Species Strike Team program into an explicit statutory authority within the National Wildlife Refuge System.

National Wildlife Refuge System United States Fish and Wildlife Service

Connected Entities

House Natural Resources Committee, United States Geological Survey, KEVIN F. MCCUMBER and 5 more

OrganizationHouse Natural Resources Committee“House committee receiving program reports”Map →

OrganizationUnited States Geological Survey“Maintains the Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database”Map →

PersonKEVIN F. MCCUMBER“Clerk of the House of Representatives”Map →

OrganizationSenate Environment and Public Works Committee“Senate committee to which the bill was referred.”Map →

OrganizationNational Wildlife Refuge System“The federal system of lands and waters managed for the conservation of fish, wil”Map →

OrganizationAppropriations Committee“Receives program progress reports”Map →

OrganizationUnited States Fish and Wildlife Service“Houses the strike team program and regional teams”Map →

otherSecretary of the Interior“Responsible for carrying out the program”Map →

Sources

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What This Bill Would Do

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Congress Vote: The House has passed H.R. 4219 - National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025

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House Passes Legislation Establishing National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Teams

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