Only the left has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
H.R. 375 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 1 · Center 1 · Right 0 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. (D-HI) (Introduced 01/13/2025) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.46 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee; House - Agriculture Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee |
| Latest Action | 01/24/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Roll Call Votes | 1 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (01/13/2025)
Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025
This bill establishes requirements to research and control Rapid Ohia Death, which is the disease caused by the fungal pathogen known as Ceratocystis fimbriata that affects the tree of the species Metrosideros polymorpha.
Specifically, the Department of the Interior must partner with the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Hawaii to control and address Rapid Ohia Death.
In addition, the U.S. Geological Survey and the Forest Service Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry must continue to research Rapid Ohia Death vectors and transmission.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service must continue to partner with USDA, Hawaii, and local stakeholders to manage ungulates (e.g., certain mammals such as deer) in Rapid Ohia Death control areas on federal, state, and private land, with the consent of private landowners.
Finally, the Forest Service must provide (1) financial assistance to prevent the spread of the fungus and to restore the native forests of Hawaii, and (2) staff and necessary infrastructure funding to the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry to research the fungus.
119 HR 375 EH: Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 375
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Secretary of the Interior to partner and collaborate with the Secretary of Agriculture and the State of Hawaii to address Rapid Ohia Death, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025.
2.DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)Rapid Ohia deathThe term Rapid Ohia Death means the disease caused by the fungal pathogen known as Ceratocystis fimbriata that affects the tree of the species Metrosideros polymorpha. (2)StateThe term State means the State of Hawaii.
3.CollaborationThe Secretary of the Interior shall partner and collaborate with the Secretary of Agriculture and the State to address Rapid Ohia Death.
4.Sustained efforts (a)TransmissionThe Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey, and the Chief of the Forest Service, acting through the Forest Service Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry, shall continue to conduct research on Rapid Ohia Death vectors and transmission. (b)Ungulate managementThe Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, shall continue to partner with the Secretary of Agriculture, the State, and with local stakeholders to manage ungulates in Rapid Ohia Death control areas on Federal, State, and private land, with the consent of private landowners. (c)Restoration and researchThe Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, shall continue to provide— (1)financial assistance, including through agreements with the Secretary of the Interior— (A)to prevent the spread of Rapid Ohia Death; and (B)to restore the native forests of the State; and (2)staff and necessary infrastructure funding to the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry to conduct research on Rapid Ohia Death. Passed the House of Representatives January 23, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 375 IH: Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-13 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 375IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 13, 2025Ms. Tokuda (for herself and Mr. Case) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo require the Secretary of the Interior to partner and collaborate with the Secretary of Agriculture and the State of Hawaii to address Rapid Ohia Death, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025.2.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)Rapid Ohia deathThe term Rapid Ohia Death means the disease caused by the fungal pathogen known as Ceratocystis fimbriata that affects the tree of the species Metrosideros polymorpha. (2)StateThe term State means the State of Hawaii.3.CollaborationThe Secretary of the Interior shall partner and collaborate with the Secretary of Agriculture and the State to address Rapid Ohia Death.4.Sustained efforts(a)TransmissionThe Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey, and the Chief of the Forest Service, acting through the Forest Service Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry, shall continue to conduct research on Rapid Ohia Death vectors and transmission.(b)Ungulate managementThe Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, shall continue to partner with the Secretary of Agriculture, the State, and with local stakeholders to manage ungulates in Rapid Ohia Death control areas on Federal, State, and private land, with the consent of private landowners.(c)Restoration and researchThe Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, shall continue to provide—(1)financial assistance, including through agreements with the Secretary of the Interior—(A)to prevent the spread of Rapid Ohia Death; and(B)to restore the native forests of the State; and(2)staff and necessary infrastructure funding to the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry to conduct research on Rapid Ohia Death.
119 HR 375 : Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-24 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 375IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 24, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestryAN ACTTo require the Secretary of the Interior to partner and collaborate with the Secretary of Agriculture and the State of Hawaii to address Rapid Ohia Death, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025.2.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)Rapid Ohia deathThe term Rapid Ohia Death means the disease caused by the fungal pathogen known as Ceratocystis fimbriata that affects the tree of the species Metrosideros polymorpha. (2)StateThe term State means the State of Hawaii.3.CollaborationThe Secretary of the Interior shall partner and collaborate with the Secretary of Agriculture and the State to address Rapid Ohia Death.4.Sustained efforts(a)TransmissionThe Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey, and the Chief of the Forest Service, acting through the Forest Service Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry, shall continue to conduct research on Rapid Ohia Death vectors and transmission.(b)Ungulate managementThe Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, shall continue to partner with the Secretary of Agriculture, the State, and with local stakeholders to manage ungulates in Rapid Ohia Death control areas on Federal, State, and private land, with the consent of private landowners.(c)Restoration and researchThe Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, shall continue to provide—(1)financial assistance, including through agreements with the Secretary of the Interior—(A)to prevent the spread of Rapid Ohia Death; and(B)to restore the native forests of the State; and(2)staff and necessary infrastructure funding to the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry to conduct research on Rapid Ohia Death.Passed the House of Representatives January 23, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
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| 01/13/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/13/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/13/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
| 01/13/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
| 01/21/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 01/21/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H248-250) |
| 01/21/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 375. |
| 01/21/2025 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 01/23/2025 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H346) |
| 01/23/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 359 - 62 (Roll no. 24). (text: 1/21/2025 CR H248) |
| 01/23/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 359 - 62 (Roll no. 24). (text: 1/21/2025 CR H248) |
| 01/23/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 01/24/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Title Type | Title |
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| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To require the Secretary of the Interior to partner and collaborate with the Secretary of Agriculture and the State of Hawaii to address Rapid Ohia Death, and for other purposes. |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | To require the Secretary of the Interior to partner and collaborate with the Secretary of Agriculture and the State of Hawaii to address Rapid Ohia Death, and for other purposes. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025 |
| Display Title | Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025 |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
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| Senate - Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee | 01/24/2025 Referred To |
| House - Agriculture Committee | 01/13/2025 Referred To |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 01/13/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Environmental Protection
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