To address the nationwide shortage of tree seedlings, and for other purposes.
Solving Our Shortages for Seedlings Act or the SOS for Seedlings Act
This bill requires various activities to alleviate a shortage of tree seedlings.
Specifically, the Forest Service must implement a national strategy to address the shortage by expanding the capacity of governmental and private nurseries.
In addition, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) must carry out a loan program for state, tribal, or local governments; or private, nonprofit, or cooperative organizations to establish or expand facilities that grow, store, extract, or monitor tree seedlings.
The bill also reauthorizes through FY2030 a program that permits USDA to establish and operate nurseries, purchase tree seeds or seedlings, plant trees, and otherwise support reforestation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
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