RNGR Support Act of 2026

This bill directs the U.S. Forest Service to work with federal and state agencies, Indian Tribes, colleges, nonprofits, and private nurseries to provide training, technical help, and research for tree nurseries and reforestation programs. It also directs the Forest Service to provide technical and financial help to international nursery programs and to shorten the time it takes to approve permits to collect seeds on National Forest System lands. Within 2 years, the Department of Agriculture must create a grant program for state forestry agencies, Indian Tribes, and certain private nurseries to build or expand nurseries and seed orchards, buy equipment, improve quality control, and train workers. The bill allows up to $5 million per year from the Reforestation Trust Fund to pay for these activities.

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Sponsors

• Kim Schrier Democrat sponsor
• 1 cosponsors