S. 2128: MONARCH Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-06-18 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] |
| Policy area | Animals |
| Cosponsors | 7 |
| Latest action | 2025-06-18 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| Last updated | 2026-04-06 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-06-18):
Monarch Action, Recovery, and Conservation of Habitat Act of 2025 or the MONARCH Act of 2025
This bill provides support for the conservation of western monarch butterflies (the monarch butterfly population that overwinters along the coast of California and breeds across California, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Utah). Specifically, the bill establishes the Western Monarch Butterfly Rescue Fund. The Department of the Interior must use amounts in the fund to provide grants for the conservation of such butterflies and other pollinators within the range of western monarch butterflies.
In addition, Interior must enter into an agreement with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to facilitate updating and implementing the Western Monarch Butterfly Conservation Plan, which was prepared by the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.
Cosponsors (7)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Sheldon Whitehouse | D RI (original cosponsor) 2025-06-18 |
| Martin Heinrich | D NM (original cosponsor) 2025-06-18 |
| Ron Wyden | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-06-18 |
| Tammy Duckworth | D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-06-18 |
| Chris Van Hollen | D MD (original cosponsor) 2025-06-18 |
| Alex Padilla | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-06-18 |
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-06-18 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 2128?
S. 2128 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: MONARCH Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2128 are available on congress.gov.
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