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SOS for Seedlings Act

Introduced: April 15, 2021 Introduced by: Bentz, Cliff Republican · Oregon See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Jun 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Apr 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Apr 15, 2021
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now June 14, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 3