H.R. 375
Works to control Rapid Ohia Death
Requires federal agencies to work with Hawaii to research and control Rapid Ohia Death, a fungal disease affecting ohia trees, and restore native forests.
- Interior Department must partner with Agriculture Department and Hawaii to address the disease
- Geological Survey and Forest Service institute continue studying how the fungus spreads
- Fish and Wildlife Service helps manage deer and other mammals in disease control areas, with landowner consent
- Forest Service provides money to stop the fungus, restore native forests, and fund Pacific Islands Forestry staff
Passed the House · Senate's turn