United States 117th Congress Status: In Committee 4 R cosponsors

HR 2562 — SOS for Seedlings Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

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.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill increases the funding authorized for establishing and operating nurseries for reforestation from $400,000 to $25,000,000 per fiscal year over the specified years.

  • 16 U.S.C. 576a

    each fiscal year after year ending June 30, 1934, not to exceed $400,000, → each of fiscal years 2021 through 2030, $25,000,000,

    This change significantly increases the financial resources available for reforestation efforts.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

Sponsors

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Not signed on (543)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2562 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 2562?
HR 2562 is sponsored by Westerman, Bruce (Republican), Newhouse, Dan (Republican), Gosar, Paul A. (Republican), and Bentz, Cliff (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 2562?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 2562?
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