Bill · S. 2128· Senate(119-S-2128)
MONARCH Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 6/18/2025
- Last activity
- 6/18/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sponsored by
- Jeff Merkley
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The MONARCH Act of 2025 aims to support the conservation and survival of the western monarch butterfly population. This population is currently at imminent risk of extinction due to factors like drought and habitat loss. To address this, the bill establishes the Western Monarch Butterfly Rescue Fund to provide grants for conservation projects. These grants are intended for entities like local governments, Tribal governments, research institutions, and nonprofits. Additionally, the bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to work with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to implement a specific conservation plan.
Yes· 3 of 10
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7
The bill provides significant funding and direction for the conservation and recovery of the monarch butterfly and other pollinators.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+4
The bill allocates substantial funds for conservation research and implementation.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+3
The bill involves habitat management and conservation efforts that may impact public lands.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Pollination Services: Enhancing pollinator populations can result in better pollination services for neighboring land, which benefits both agriculture and wildlife ecosystems (Section 2, Finding 7).
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Grant Opportunities for Local Entities: The bill provides a way for local governments, Tribal governments, research institutions, and nonprofit organizations to receive funding for conservation projects (Section 4, subsection b, paragraph 1).
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Technical Support: The Secretary of the Interior is tasked with providing technical assistance to entities that receive grants for conservation projects (Section 4, subsection e).
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Public Transparency: Grant recipients must submit reports to the Secretary, and the Secretary is required to make these reports and other related documents available to the public in a timely manner (Section 4, subsection f, paragraph 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Government Agencies: While State or Federal agencies can act as partners or collaborators, they are prohibited from being the lead entity or receiving a grant directly under the conservation grant program (Section 4, subsection b, paragraph 2).
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Regulatory Compliance Requirements: Project proposals must include various assurances, such as ensuring that conservation efforts do not conflict with food safety measures or practices (Section 4, subsection b, paragraph 3, subparagraph E).
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+7Improves Public Land Management+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+3Good For Farmers+2Good For Rural Residents+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increases Federal Power+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+1
- 6/18/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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