H.R. 4219 directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish rapid-response teams to combat invasive species on National Wildlife Refuge System lands. The bill requires the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to create at least one specialized strike team in each of its regions, trained to detect and respond quickly to invasive species threats through prevention, surveillance, and active management using integrated pest management techniques. These teams will coordinate with federal, state, tribal, local, and nonprofit partners to improve efficiency and share information across national databases. The legislation authorizes $15 million annually from 2026 through 2030 to fund the program, and requires the Secretary to report to Congress on the strike teams' progress in addressing priority invasive species within two years and five years of enactment.
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