What does Preamble of MONARCH Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to encourage and facilitate efforts to conserve and sustain the western population of monarch butterflies. The bill's purpose is to support states and other stakeholders in their conservation efforts.

What does SHORT TITLE. of MONARCH Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Monarch Action, Recovery, and Conservation of Habitat Act of 2025.

What does FINDINGS. of MONARCH Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes findings related to the declining population of western monarch butterflies. The population of western monarch butterflies has declined by over 99 percent in the past 3 decades. In 2020, the population reached a historic low of 1,914 butterflies, and in 2024, less than 10,000 were recorded. The extinction of the migratory western monarch butterfly population is likely within the next 2 decades without urgent action. Restoring native milkweed and nectar plants, monarch overwintering habitat, and other pollinator habitat is considered critical for their survival. Enhancing pollinator populations can improve pollination services for agriculture and wildlife ecosystems.

What does DEFINITIONS. of MONARCH Act of 2025 do?

This section defines key terms used throughout the Act. “Conservation” is defined as methods to protect habitats of western monarch butterflies and other pollinators within their range. The “Fund” refers to the Western Monarch Butterfly Rescue Fund established in section 5(a). “Secretary” is defined as the Secretary of the Interior. “Tribal government” means the governing body of a federally recognized Indian Tribe. “Western monarch butterfly” refers to the population that overwinters in California and breeds in California, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Utah.

What does WESTERN MONARCH BUTTERFLY CONSERVATION GRANT PROGRAM. of MONARCH Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes the Western Monarch Butterfly Conservation Grant Program. The Secretary is authorized to provide grants for projects focused on the conservation of western monarch butterflies and other pollinators within their range, subject to available funds. Eligible entities to receive grants include local governments, Tribal government agencies, research institutions, and nonprofit organizations with relevant expertise. State and Federal agencies can participate as partners or collaborators but cannot be lead entities. Project proposals must include a statement of purpose, entity qualifications, implementation methods, anticipated outcomes, and assurances of consultation and non-conflict with food safety measures. The Secretary will annually solicit and review project proposals, considering the urgency of declining monarch populations. Projects will be approved if they demonstrate a likelihood of contributing to the conservation of western monarch butterfly populations. Grant recipients are required to submit reports to the Secretary to evaluate project progress and success. State legislatures can request these reports, and the Secretary will make project reports and related documents publicly available.

What does WESTERN MONARCH BUTTERFLY RESCUE FUND. of MONARCH Act of 2025 do?

A fund called the "Western Monarch Butterfly Rescue Fund" is established in the U.S. Treasury. The Secretary is authorized to spend up to 3 percent of the fund's annual balance on administrative expenses. The Act authorizes appropriations of $12,500,000 per year for deposit into the fund, from fiscal years 2026 through 2030. These appropriations are to remain available until expended.

What does IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WESTERN MONARCH BUTTERFLY CONSERVATION of MONARCH Act of 2025 do?

This section directs the Secretary to enter into an agreement with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to update and implement the Western Monarch Butterfly Conservation Plan. The agreement and associated funds are exempt from certain administrative provisions of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act. The section authorizes $12,500,000 in appropriations for the Secretary to carry out these actions for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.

What does REPORT TO CONGRESS. of MONARCH Act of 2025 do?

This section requires the Secretary to submit an annual report to Congress. The report must describe the status of western monarch butterflies. The report must summarize projects funded under section 4 and evaluate those projects. The report must also summarize projects funded through the Western Monarch Butterfly Conservation Plan.

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MONARCH Act of 2025

Last updated: 6/18/2025 · Introduced: 6/18/2025

Author: Jeff Merkley (D-OR)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a Western Monarch Butterfly Conservation Grant Program to fund projects focused on conserving western monarch butterflies and other pollinators, prioritizing proposals that address the urgent decline in monarch populations.
The Monarch Action, Recovery, and Conservation of Habitat Act of 2025 creates a Western Monarch Butterfly Rescue Fund, authorizing $12.5 million in annual appropriations from 2026 through 2030 to support conservation efforts.
The Secretary of the Interior is directed to collaborate with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to update and implement the Western Monarch Butterfly Conservation Plan, ensuring ongoing efforts to protect monarch habitats.

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