Bill > S2128

This bill, known as the Monarch Action, Recovery, and Conservation of Habitat Act of 2025 (MONARCH Act), addresses the critical decline of western monarch butterfly populations, which have decreased by over 99% in the past three decades and are at risk of extinction within the next 20 years. The bill establishes a Western Monarch Butterfly Rescue Fund in the U.S. Treasury, authorizing $12.5 million annually from 2026 to 2030 to support conservation efforts. The legislation creates a grant program managed by the Secretary of the Interior to fund projects focused on protecting and restoring monarch butterfly habitats, including overwintering, breeding, and migratory areas across California, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Utah. Eligible entities such as local governments, Tribal governments, research institutions, and nonprofit organizations can apply for grants to implement conservation strategies, with a focus on restoring native milkweed and nectar plants, protecting key habitats, and conducting community outreach. The bill requires annual reporting to Congress on the status of western monarch butterflies and the progress of conservation projects, and mandates collaboration with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to update and implement the existing Western Monarch Butterfly Conservation Plan. By supporting these efforts, the bill aims to prevent the extinction of western monarch butterflies and enhance pollinator populations that are crucial for agricultural and ecosystem health.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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