Bill · H.R. 4062· House(119-HR-4062)

MONARCH Act of 2025

Age: 57 years

California

Introduced: 6/20/2025
Last activity: 6/20/2025 — 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.
Sponsored by: Jimmy Panetta
Cosponsors: - 16 - 0

Animals

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The MONARCH Act of 2025 aims to protect and sustain the western population of monarch butterflies. This bill establishes the Western Monarch Butterfly Rescue Fund to provide grants for conservation projects involving habitats like milkweed and nectar plants. The Secretary of the Interior will oversee these grants, which are available to entities like local governments, Tribal governments, research institutions, and nonprofits. Additionally, the Secretary will work with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to update and implement a specific conservation plan. The legislation includes authorized appropriations for these funds from fiscal years 2026 through 2030.

Yes· 3 of 9

Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+8
The bill provides significant funding and planning to protect the western monarch butterfly and its essential habitats.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+5
The bill allocates significant funds for conservation projects that likely include research-based methods.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+4
The bill explicitly includes Tribal governments as eligible entities for conservation grants.