Bill · S. 85· Senate(119-S-85)
Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/14/2025
- Last activity
- 1/14/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored by
- Mazie Hirono
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025. It directs the Secretary of the Interior to work together with the Secretary of Agriculture and the State of Hawaii to fight a fungus called Rapid Ohia Death. This fungus has already killed over one million native trees in Hawaii. The legislation requires ongoing research, management, and financial assistance to stop the spread of the disease and restore native forests. It also authorizes five million dollars to be appropriated for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2036 to carry out these actions.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7
The legislation directly mandates federal and state collaboration to combat the Rapid Ohia Death fungus and restore native Hawaiian forests.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+5
Provides resources and management strategies for addressing ecological threats on federal, state, and private lands in Hawaii.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+4
Provides ongoing funding and staff support for the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry and USGS research.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill authorizes $5,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2036 for research and management of Rapid Ohia Death.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 4 and Section 5(c): These sections require federal officials to partner with Hawaii and provide financial assistance to prevent the spread of the fungus and restore native forests, which helps protect the natural environment and resources of the State.
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Section 5(a): This section directs the United States Geological Survey to continue conducting research on how the disease is transmitted, which helps officials better understand and fight the fungus.
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Section 5(c): This section provides staff and infrastructure funding to the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry so they can continue conducting research on the issue.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions outlining negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+2Increases Federal Power+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+3
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-1
- 3/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/14/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Introduced in Senate
Brian SchatzDemocrat · Hawaii