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119th Congress Public Lands and Natural Resources

H.R. 4219: National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025

Passed HouseSep 14, 2026

  1. Introduced (completed)Jun 27, 2025
  2. Passed House (completed)Sep 14, 2026, 371–33
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Reported to House, Aug 27, 2026

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 the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, Sep 14, 2026

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Passed 371–33

Yea 371two-thirds 270Nay 33

  • Democrats205 yea, 0 nay
  • Republicans165 yea, 33 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Derek Schmidt (R-KS), Keith Self (R-TX), Chip Roy (R-TX), Scott Perry (R-PA), Robert Onder (R-MO), Ralph Norman (R-SC), Rich McCormick (R-GA), Mary Miller (R-IL), Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Anna Luna (R-FL) voted Nay; and 23 more

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Showing 432 of 432 members

Yea 371

Republicans (165)

Democrats (205)

Independents (1)

Nay 33

Not voting 28

Senate

Not yet voted

Passed the House Sep 14, 2026. Awaiting Senate action.

Roll calls

1 vote on this bill

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  • Sep 14, 2026HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 371–33
    Roll call 296 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats205009
    Republicans16533019
    Independents1000
    Total37133028

    House roll call 296: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Passed.

    33 crossed party lines: 33 Republicans

    How each member voted (432)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

1

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

270 points earned
  1. 1Ed Case D-HI SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, marked up, reported, passed House5 events+68
  2. 2Jodey Arrington R-TX1 maverick vote1 event+6
  3. 2Aaron Bean R-FL1 maverick vote1 event+6
  4. 2Andy Biggs R-AZ1 maverick vote1 event+6
  5. 2Sheri Biggs R-SC1 maverick vote1 event+6
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Introductions and cosponsorships count toward weekly caps and show no points.

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History

  1. Sep 14, 2026Passed the House, 371–33.
  2. Jun 27, 2025Introduced in the House by Ed Case.
Show the full action history (23 actions)
  1. Sep 15, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  2. Sep 14, 2026Passed/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). (text: CR H5560-5561)
  3. Sep 14, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5560-5562)
  4. Sep 14, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5598-5599)
  5. Sep 14, 2026On 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)
  6. Sep 14, 2026Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  7. Sep 14, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules.
  8. Sep 14, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4219.
  9. Sep 14, 2026At 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.
  10. Sep 14, 2026Considered as unfinished business.
  11. Sep 14, 2026Passed/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).
  12. Sep 14, 2026On 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).
  13. Sep 14, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  14. Aug 27, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-771.
  15. Aug 27, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 672.
  16. Jul 22, 2026Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
  17. Jul 22, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  18. Jul 22, 2026Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
  19. Apr 16, 2026Subcommittee Hearings Held
  20. Apr 9, 2026Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
  21. Jun 27, 2025Introduced in House
  22. Jun 27, 2025Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E631)
  23. Jun 27, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.