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US HB375
Bill
Status
1/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jill Tokuda
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AI Summary
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Secretary of the Interior must partner with the Secretary of Agriculture and Hawaii to address Rapid Ohia Death, a fungal disease (Ceratocystis fimbriata) killing ohia trees (Metrosideros polymorpha)
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U.S. Geological Survey and Forest Service Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry shall continue research on disease vectors and transmission
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shall continue partnering with Agriculture, Hawaii, and local stakeholders to manage ungulates in disease control areas on federal, state, and private land (with landowner consent)
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Forest Service shall continue providing financial assistance to prevent disease spread and restore Hawaii's native forests
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Forest Service shall continue funding staff and infrastructure for the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry to conduct Rapid Ohia Death research
Legislative Description
Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025
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Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
1/24/2025