Bill · H.R. 7712· House(119-HR-7712)
RNGR Support Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 2/25/2026
- Last activity
- 4/3/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
- Sponsored by
- Kim Schrier
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources Support Act of 2026," directs the Secretary of Agriculture to support nurseries and seed orchards. The Secretary will work through the Chief of the Forest Service to partner with various agencies, tribes, and private entities to provide training and technical assistance. It aims to improve reforestation through better information sharing, science, and research. The Act also mandates the creation of a grant program to assist with nursery production and infrastructure. Additionally, it seeks to expand reforestation supply chains and shorten permit timelines for seed collection.
Yes· 3 of 10
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+6
The bill focuses on reforestation, tree genetics for climate resilience, and forest health.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
Private nurseries can access grants and economic development assistance through this act.
Is this likely to create jobs?+5
The bill promotes workforce development within the reforestation supply chain and supports nursery expansion.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Reforestation and Agriculture: The Secretary will partner with agencies, tribes, and private nurseries to provide training and technical assistance for programs involving natural regeneration, reforestation, agroforestry, and afforestation (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Improved Technical Knowledge: The bill promotes information sharing to better understand reforestation needs, including the effects of climate change and tree genetics for resistance to pathogens and drought (Section 2(a)(2)).
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International Assistance: The Forest Service will provide technical and financial assistance to international nursery and tree establishment programs (Section 2(a)(3)).
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Economic and Workforce Development: The Secretary is directed to coordinate efforts to address reforestation supply chain challenges, including workforce development and leveraging economic development assistance (Section 2(a)(5)).
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Efficiency in Seed Collection: The bill aims to shorten the timeline for approving permits to collect seeds on National Forest System lands (Section 2(a)(7)).
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Grant Opportunities for Development: A grant program will be established to allow eligible recipients to improve nursery production capacity, acquire equipment, implement quality control, and promote workforce development (Section 2(b)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly listed in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Native Americans+4Good For Farmers+3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Improves Small Business Support+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+6Improves Rural Development+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+3
- 4/3/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
- 2/25/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Jack BergmanRepublican · Michigan