Senate Bill 2918
116th Congress(2019-2020)
MPH Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Nov 20, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2918
Congress
116
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Monarch and Pollinator Highway Act of 2019 or the MPH Act of 2019
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.
November 20, 2019
11/20/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
11/20/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 2:00:26 AM