summary
Introduced
03/17/2021
03/17/2021
In Committee
03/17/2021
03/17/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 23, United States Code, to require the Sec- retary of Transportation to establish a program to pro- vide grants to carry out activities to benefit pollinators on roadsides and highway rights-of-way, including the planting and seeding of native, locally appropriate grasses and wildflowers, including milkweed, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Monarch and Pollinator Highway Act of 2021 (MPH Act of 2021), amends Title 23 of the United States Code to require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program for eligible entities, such as state transportation departments and federal land management agencies, to carry out activities that benefit pollinators on roadsides and highway rights-of-way. The key provisions include providing grants for planting and seeding native, locally appropriate grasses and wildflowers, including milkweed, as well as implementing pollinator-friendly practices like reduced mowing and integrated vegetation management. The bill authorizes $5 million annually for the grant program from fiscal years 2022 to 2028.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (6)
Jeff Merkley (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Tom Carper (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 03/17/2021)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/806/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s806/BILLS-117s806is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s806/BILLS-117s806is.pdf.pdf |
Loading...