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

The bill would create regional teams to find and control invasive species in and near National Wildlife Refuges. It would also support work with nearby landowners and other agencies. Congress could fund the program at $15 million a year from 2026 through 2030.

Modern Action explains legislation in plain English, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.

National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Latest action on H.R. 4219: Subcommittee Hearings Held

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects National Wildlife Refuges, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and people or groups working on land near refuges. Refuge staff would get a formal program and regional teams for invasive species work. Nearby landowners could receive help if invasive species on their land affect nearby refuge lands or waters. States, Tribes, territories, local governments, nonprofits, and private groups could work with the program on shared projects and data.

Why this matters: Invasive species can damage wildlife habitat before people notice the problem. This bill tries to catch those threats earlier in and near National Wildlife Refuges. Faster action could protect native plants and animals and may cost less than waiting until a species spreads widely. The results would depend on yearly funding, agency choices, and how well partners work together.

Key provisions in H.R. 4219

  • Creates a formal invasive species strike team program inside the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for the National Wildlife Refuge System.
  • Requires at least one invasive species strike team in each Fish and Wildlife Service region.
  • Tells teams to prevent, find early, watch, map, monitor, contain, control, and remove invasive species.
  • Requires teams to use integrated pest management. That means choosing control tools based on the species, the place, and the likely risks.
  • Requires training, public outreach, and practice exercises for planning and field work. These must include the Incident Command System, a standard way to organize emergency response.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 4219

You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.

Questions people ask about H.R. 4219

What is H.R. 4219?
The bill would create regional teams to find and control invasive species in and near National Wildlife Refuges. It would also support work with nearby landowners and other agencies. Congress could fund the program at $15 million a year from 2026 through 2030.
How do I support or oppose H.R. 4219?
Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
Who should I contact about H.R. 4219?
Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
Can Modern Action explain H.R. 4219 before I act?
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