A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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 "White Oak Resiliency Act of 2025," directs the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior to implement various activities to restore and preserve white oak trees. It establishes the White Oak Restoration Initiative Coalition to coordinate restoration efforts among various organizations. The legislation mandates pilot projects within national forests and on specific covered lands to promote natural regeneration. Additionally, it creates the White Oak and Upland Oak Habitat Regeneration Program to provide grants and technical assistance. Finally, the bill focuses on addressing tree nursery shortages and funding scientific research through land-grant institutions.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +7
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill actively funds the restoration, preservation, and genetic resiliency of white oak ecosystems.
- Scored +6
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill mandates scientific research into white oak genetics, survival, and growth.
- Scored +5
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The bill promotes regional economic development and forest management in rural areas.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill exempts the White Oak Restoration Initiative Coalition from the Federal Advisory Committee Act, reducing transparency.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Coordination of Restoration Efforts: The creation of the White Oak Restoration Initiative Coalition will allow for coordinated restoration of white oak across public, State, local, and private sectors (Section 3).
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Improved Forest Health and Resilience: The bill aims to improve the health, resiliency, and natural regeneration of white oak, as well as the wildlife habitats they provide (Section 3 and Section 6).
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Support for Landowners: The bill includes provisions for outreach to forest landowners and the creation of a voluntary grant and technical assistance program to help with restoration (Section 3 and Section 6).
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Addressing Seedling Shortages: A national strategy will be implemented to increase the capacity of various tree nurseries to address the current shortage of white oak tree seedlings (Section 7).
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Scientific Advancement: The Act funds research into white oak genes for stress tolerance, survival, and growth, which can help ensure a sustainable supply of seedlings (Section 8 and Section 9).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Exemption from Federal Oversight: The White Oak Restoration Initiative Coalition will not be subject to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Section 3).
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 people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill promotes regional economic development and forest management in rural areas. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill supports tree nurseries and the stave industry through research and capacity building. Would farmers be better off under this? — The bill provides technical assistance and grants to forest landowners. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Improved forest management can have broad environmental benefits for all communities.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill actively funds the restoration, preservation, and genetic resiliency of white oak ecosystems. Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill targets regional economic development through tree nursery capacity and forest management. Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — While not about energy, the focus on forest health supports long-term ecological sustainability.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill mandates scientific research into white oak genetics, survival, and growth.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill's focus on nursery capacity and forest restoration could support jobs in the forestry and agricultural sectors. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill's emphasis on tree nursery capacity and technical assistance may benefit small-scale tree nurseries and forest landowners.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill exempts the White Oak Restoration Initiative Coalition from the Federal Advisory Committee Act, reducing transparency.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — Long-term forest health can contribute to stable ecosystems, though the direct link to housing is indirect.
- 6/3/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 2/6/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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.
Katie BrittRepublican · Alabama
Thomas TillisRepublican · North Carolina
Roger WickerRepublican · Mississippi
Mark WarnerDemocrat · Virginia