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Hawaii Forest Protection: Continued Fight Against Rapid Ohia Death.

This Act ensures continued federal funding and coordinated efforts to combat the devastating Rapid Ohia Death disease affecting Hawaii's native forests. Residents of Hawaii will see ongoing research into disease transmission and sustained programs for managing hoofed animals on public and private lands (with consent) to protect the vital Ohia tree ecosystems.
Key points
Mandates continued collaboration between federal agencies (Interior, Agriculture) and the State of Hawaii to stop the spread of the Ohia tree disease.
Secures sustained federal funding for scientific research, forest restoration, and prevention efforts in affected areas.
Requires continued management of ungulates (hoofed animals) in control zones, which are known vectors for spreading the fungal pathogen.
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VOTING RESULTS
2025-01-23
85%
For 359
Against 62
Abstain 0
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Status: Passed House
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_375
Sponsor: Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]
Process start date: 2025-01-13
Voting date: 2025-01-23
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_375.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates continued collaboration between federal agencies (Interior, Agriculture) and the State of Hawaii to stop the spread of the Ohia tree disease.
  • Secures sustained federal funding for scientific research, forest restoration, and prevention efforts in affected areas.
  • Requires continued management of ungulates (hoofed animals) in control zones, which are known vectors for spreading the fungal pathogen.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Passed House.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 359 - 62 (Roll no. 24). (text: 1/21/2025 CR H248)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Environment Agriculture