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H.R. 2562 117th Congress House

SOS for Seedlings Act

Official title: To address the nationwide shortage of tree seedlings, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 15, 2021 Introduced by: Cliff Bentz Republican · Oregon See on congress.gov
Agriculture and Food Agricultural conservation and pollutionForests, forestry, treesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHorticulture and plants
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jun 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Apr 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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 Latest action June 14, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

 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.

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Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Apr 15, 2021
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Newhouse, Dan
Washington · Apr 15, 2021
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Westerman, Bruce
Arkansas · Apr 15, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2562: SOS for Seedlings Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2562/
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"H.R. 2562: SOS for Seedlings Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2562/.
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