HB6832: Building Native Habitats at Federal Facilities Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To require the priority and consideration of using native plants in Federal projects, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill requires federal agencies to prioritize using native plants—species that naturally grow in a region—in their construction and landscaping projects. The bill applies to all federal facilities and properties managed by the government. Native plants support local wildlife and ecosystems better than non-native species. The bill has been introduced in Congress and is currently in the early stage of the legislative process.
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HB6832: Building Native Habitats at Federal Facilities Act
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Sponsors
Rebecca Sherrill
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (18)
David Joyce
Jill Tokuda
Michael Lawler
Chellie Pingree
Eleanor Norton