H.R. 2562 · 117th Congress
Solving Our Shortages for Seedlings Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Cliff Bentz
- Introduced
- 2021-04-15
- Latest action
- 2021-06-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
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.