Bill · S.Res. 742· Senate(119-SRES-742)
A resolution commemorating the 70th anniversary of the United States Forest Service Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry.
- Introduced
- 5/20/2026
- Last activity
- 7/14/2026 — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4087)
- Sponsored by
- Mazie Hirono
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- Adopted by the Senate
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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 has been serving the Pacific region since 1956 under the direction of the Secretary of Agriculture. The institute focuses on research, development, and technical assistance for Hawaii and United States-affiliated Pacific islands. Its work includes addressing tropical ecology, natural resources, and management. The resolution recognizes the institute's importance and its location on Hawaii Island. Finally, the Senate reaffirms its support for the ongoing operations of the IPF and its staff.
Yes· 3 of 11
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The institute conducts research on restoration, conservation, and the management of environmental stressors.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+4
The institute's work increases rural jobs and empowers local decision making.
Does this invest in rural communities?+3
The institute's work increases the number of rural jobs and empowers local decision making.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Wildfire Mitigation: The IPIF develops mapping, risk analysis, and fire-mitigation strategies that transform fire response capacity and reduce long-term risks and costs (Whereas clause regarding wildfire threats).
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Conservation and Ecosystem Protection: The institute conducts research into invasive species and develops conservation tools, such as biocontrol agents, to support endemic wildlife and plants (Whereas clause regarding cutting edge tropical research).
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Economic and Community Benefits: The IPIF's work increases the number of rural jobs and empowers local decision making (Whereas clause regarding serving as a bridge between science and community).
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Environmental Stability: Research on forests and watersheds supports vital ecosystem services like water storage, flood control, and erosion prevention (Whereas clause regarding healthy forests and watersheds).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided 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+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Hispanic Americans+1Good 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+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 7/14/2026
- Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4087)
- 5/20/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S2419)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
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Brian SchatzDemocrat · Hawaii