Bill · H.R. 9464· House(119-HR-9464)
To prohibit the Secretary of Agriculture from closing any research and development facility of the Forest Service.
- Introduced
- 6/25/2026
- Last activity
- 6/25/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Sponsored by
- Maggie Goodlander
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill stops the Secretary of Agriculture from shutting down any research and development facility belonging to the Forest Service. It applies to closures that might happen through a reorganization plan as well. The only way a facility can be closed is if an Act of Congress specifically allows it after this bill is enacted. Representatives Ms. Goodlander and Mr. Pappas introduced the bill in the House on June 25, 2026. It was then sent to the Committee on Agriculture.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
By protecting Forest Service research and development facilities from closure, the bill supports continued environmental and forestry research.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+5
Ensuring the continuity of Forest Service research facilities aids in long-term public land management and conservation strategies.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+5
The bill directly safeguards federal scientific research infrastructure by prohibiting the closure of Forest Service research and development facilities without congressional approval.
The opposite
Does this give the federal government more power?-3
The bill restricts executive branch authority by requiring specific acts of Congress to close any Forest Service research facility.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 1 protects research and development facilities of the Forest Service from being closed by the Secretary of Agriculture. This ensures that these facilities remain open unless Congress explicitly passes a law to allow a closure, which keeps elected officials accountable for these decisions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions outlining potential negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Improves Public Land Management+5Improves Rural Development+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Union Workers+3Good For Farmers+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power-3
- 6/25/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Chris PappasDemocrat · New Hampshire