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S. 806

Referred to Committee

MPH Act of 2021

Introduced 3/17/2021•117th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

3/17/2021 • Senate

Summary

Monarch and Pollinator Highway Act of 2021 or the MPH Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Transportation to provide grants to states, Indian tribes, and federal land management agencies to carry out pollinator-friendly practices on roadsides and highway rights-of-way, including the planting and seeding of native, locally-appropriate grasses, wildflowers, and milkweed.

Introduced in Senate • 3/17/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Congressional oversightHorticulture and plantsInsectsLand use and conservationRoads and highwaysTransportation programs fundingWildlife conservation and habitat protection

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (6)

Party Breakdown

6
Democrats
0
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

Democrat • OR

Sponsored 3/17/2021

Cosponsors (5)

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Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]

D-DE

Joined 3/17/2021

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Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

D-NJ

Joined 3/17/2021

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Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

D-MD

Joined 3/17/2021

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Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]

D-IL

Joined 4/13/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

March 17, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Committee Review

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

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Text Versions (1)

Introduced in Senate3/17/2021

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors5