Bills · S 871
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 871Environmental Protection
Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 5· LAST ACTION MAR 5
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because Hawaii is a global hotspot for unique species, many of which are found nowhere else on Earth, but it also has the highest rate of extinctions in the U.S. These native species are crucial for Hawaii's ecosystems, culture, and economy. Without targeted efforts, many more could disappear. This bill provides a dedicated funding stream to tackle major threats like rapidly spreading invasive species, habitat loss, and the accelerating impacts of climate change, which are particularly severe on isolated islands.
If this bill becomes law, it means more resources will be available to actively protect and restore Hawaii's vulnerable natural heritage, potentially preventing further extinctions and strengthening ecosystems. If it doesn't become law, conservation efforts in Hawaii would continue to rely on existing, potentially less focused, or less funded programs, making it harder to mount a comprehensive and coordinated defense against the urgent threats facing its irreplaceable native life. It represents a specific federal commitment to Hawaii's environmental future.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a competitive grant program for Hawaii to fund conservation projects for native plants, fungi, and animals.
Creates a dedicated funding source to protect Hawaii's unique and highly endangered biodiversity.
PROVISION 02
Allows the federal government to cover up to 100% of project costs for grants given to Native Hawaiian organizations, projects promoting youth workforce readiness, or small grants under $50,000.
Ensures greater accessibility to funding for local and community-led initiatives, especially for smaller groups or those focused on community benefits.
PROVISION 03
Requires coordination between federal and state agencies, and other stakeholders, to set annual funding priorities and project selection criteria.
Ensures that grant funds are directed towards the most urgent and effective conservation actions based on local expertise and scientific evidence.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes $30,000,000 annually for 10 years for the grant program.
Provides significant, sustained financial commitment to Hawaii's conservation efforts.
PROVISION 05
Requires at least 5% of the annual funding to go towards projects by Native Hawaiian organizations, those supporting youth workforce development, or micro-grants.
Guarantees that a portion of the funds will support specific, often underserved, community-based or small-scale conservation efforts.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 5
Introduced in Senate
MAR 5
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 871
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 5, 2025
Last actionMar 5, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 5, 2025
Senate BillS 871Environmental Protection
Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 5, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 5, 2025
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