This House resolution commemorates the 70th anniversary of the United States Forest Service Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry (IPIF). The resolution notes that IPIF has served the Pacific region since 1956, was established as an Institute by the 1990 Farm Bill, and operates under the Pacific Southwest Research Station Charter. It lists the institute's mission to support research, development, demonstration, and technical assistance for Hawaii and United States-affiliated Pacific islands. The text highlights IPIF work on wildfire mapping and risk analysis, invasive species research (including Rapid Ohia Death and strawberry guava), biocontrol research, and partnerships that include indigenous perspectives. The resolution recognizes the IPIF's location on Hawaii Island, praises its workforce, and affirms the House's support for the institute's ongoing operations. It was introduced May 20, 2026 by Rep. Jill Tokuda with cosponsors Rep. Ed Case, Rep. Kimberlyn King-Hinds, and Rep. James Moylan, and was referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
The resolution officially honors and recognizes the IPIF's 70 years of work and the contributions described in the text. It acknowledges the institute's research roles in the Pacific and its local presence on Hawaii Island. No publicly available information about direct changes to programs, laws, or funding is included in the text of this resolution.
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Supporters say the IPIF provides scientific information needed for restoration, conservation, and sustainability of Pacific tropical forests, grasslands, and wetlands. They point to the institute's wildfire mapping and fire-mitigation work, invasive species research and biocontrol program, partnerships with communities and indigenous perspectives, and its role as a regional scientific hub that supports jobs and local decision making.
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