US HR1982

Bill

US HR1982

Monarch and Pollinator Highway Act of 2021 MPH Act of 2021

Introduced
03/17/2021

In Committee
03/18/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
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), aims to amend Title 23 of the United States Code to establish a program that provides grants to state departments of transportation, Indian tribes, and federal land management agencies. The grants will fund activities to benefit pollinators, such as planting native, locally appropriate grasses and wildflowers, including milkweed, on roadsides and highway rights-of-way. The bill outlines eligible pollinator-friendly practices, including mowing strategies, integrated vegetation management, and obtaining expert training. The Secretary of Transportation will administer the grant program, with a maximum grant amount of $150,000 per eligible entity, and the federal share of the cost will be 100%. The bill also requires the Secretary to develop best practices and provide technical assistance to grant recipients.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (9)

Jimmy Panetta (D)*, Nanette Barragán (D), Salud Carbajal (D), Steve Cohen (D), Alcee Hastings (D), Scott Peters (D), Tom Suozzi (D), Mark Takano (D), Mike Thompson (D),

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (on 03/18/2021)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1982/all-info

(4 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1982/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1982/BILLS-117hr1982ih.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1982/BILLS-117hr1982ih.pdf.pdf

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