Bill · H.Res. 1307· House(119-HRES-1307)
Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the United States Forest Service Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry.
- Introduced
- 5/20/2026
- Last activity
- 6/30/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
- Sponsored by
- Jill Tokuda
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution commemorates the 70th anniversary of the United States Forest Service Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry (IPIF). The IPIF operates under a research portfolio and the Pacific Southwest Research Station Charter. Since 1956, it has served the Pacific region, including Hawaii and United States-affiliated Pacific islands. The institute focuses on tropical ecology, natural resources, and management. The resolution recognizes the institute's scientific contributions and its location on Hawaii Island. Finally, it reaffirms House support for the IPIF's ongoing operations and staff.
Yes· 3 of 12
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The IPIF conducts research on invasive species and develops conservation tools to support endemic wildlife and plants.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+4
The resolution explicitly states the IPIF increases the number of rural jobs and empowers local decision making.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+3
The resolution notes that forest and watershed research is important for fighting against climate change.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Wildfire Safety and Cost Reduction: The IPIF develops wildfire mapping, risk analysis, and science-driven fire-mitigation strategies which transform fire response capacity and reduce long-term risks and costs. (Preamble)
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Environmental Conservation: The institute conducts research on invasive species and develops conservation tools, such as biocontrol agents, to support endemic wildlife and plants. (Preamble)
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Economic and Community Benefits: The IPIF's work increases the number of rural jobs and empowers local decision making through conservation partnerships and cultural stewardship. (Preamble)
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Ecosystem Services: Healthy forests and watersheds supported by this research provide vital services such as water storage, flood control, and erosion prevention. (Preamble)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Improves Rural Development+3Reduces Carbon Emissions+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Farmers+2Good For Native Americans+2Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Fiscal Responsibility+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 6/30/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
- 5/20/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii
Kimberlyn King-HindsRepublican · Northern Mariana Islands
James MoylanRepublican · Guam