A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources Support Act of 2026," directs the Secretary of Agriculture to support nurseries and seed orchards. The Secretary will work through the Chief of the Forest Service to partner with various agencies, tribes, and private entities to provide training and technical assistance. It aims to improve reforestation through better information sharing, science, and research. The Act also mandates the creation of a grant program to assist with nursery production and infrastructure. Additionally, it seeks to expand reforestation supply chains and shorten permit timelines for seed collection.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +6
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill focuses on reforestation, tree genetics for climate resilience, and forest health.
- Scored +5
Would business owners be better off under this?
Private nurseries can access grants and economic development assistance through this act.
- Scored +5
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill promotes workforce development within the reforestation supply chain and supports nursery expansion.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Reforestation and Agriculture: The Secretary will partner with agencies, tribes, and private nurseries to provide training and technical assistance for programs involving natural regeneration, reforestation, agroforestry, and afforestation (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Improved Technical Knowledge: The bill promotes information sharing to better understand reforestation needs, including the effects of climate change and tree genetics for resistance to pathogens and drought (Section 2(a)(2)).
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International Assistance: The Forest Service will provide technical and financial assistance to international nursery and tree establishment programs (Section 2(a)(3)).
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Economic and Workforce Development: The Secretary is directed to coordinate efforts to address reforestation supply chain challenges, including workforce development and leveraging economic development assistance (Section 2(a)(5)).
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Efficiency in Seed Collection: The bill aims to shorten the timeline for approving permits to collect seeds on National Forest System lands (Section 2(a)(7)).
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Grant Opportunities for Development: A grant program will be established to allow eligible recipients to improve nursery production capacity, acquire equipment, implement quality control, and promote workforce development (Section 2(b)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly listed in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Private nurseries can access grants and economic development assistance through this act. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill explicitly includes Indian Tribes as eligible recipients and emphasizes seeds of cultural significance. Would farmers be better off under this? — The bill's focus on agroforestry provides support that can benefit agricultural interests.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill promotes workforce development within the reforestation supply chain and supports nursery expansion. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill provides grants and economic development assistance specifically to support private nurseries.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill focuses on reforestation, tree genetics for climate resilience, and forest health. Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill invests in nursery infrastructure and reforestation supply chains which often serve rural areas.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill directs research into tree genetics, climate change effects, and reforestation needs.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this send more money or help to other countries? — The bill directs the Forest Service to provide technical and financial assistance to international nursery programs.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill includes partnerships with Indian Tribes to manage seeds of cultural significance.
- 4/3/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
- 2/25/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Jack BergmanRepublican · Michigan