# 119-sres-742: A resolution commemorating the 70th anniversary of the United States Forest Service Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry.

119-sres-742, A resolution commemorating the 70th anniversary of the United States Forest Service Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI); status passed_senate (as of 2026-07-25).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-742
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution commemorating the 70th anniversary of the United States Forest Service Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry.
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2026-05-20
- Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-25

## Summary

**Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry (IPIF)** is honored for 70 years of research supporting Hawaii and U.S.-affiliated Pacific islands. Based on Hawaii Island and authorized as an institute in 1990, IPIF provides scientific data and technical assistance for tropical forest and watershed restoration. It develops wildfire mapping and mitigation tools, leads invasive species biocontrol research including work on Rapid Ohia Death and invasive strawberry guava, partners with local communities and universities, and supports conservation, rural jobs, and climate resilience. The Senate resolution reaffirms strong support for IPIF and its staff.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI), 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026
- 119-s-5283: Momnibus Act
- 119-s-2823: FAMILY Act
- 119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act
- 119-s-2231: GLOBE Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-sres-742 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/742)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5071)
- [119-s-5283: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5283)
- [119-s-2823: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2823)
- [119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3869)
- [119-s-2231: GLOBE Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2231)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-742 (as of 2026-07-25).