Bill > HR7712

This bill, titled the "Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources Support Act of 2026" or "RNGR Support Act of 2026," directs the Secretary of Agriculture, through the Forest Service, to collaborate with various entities like federal and state agencies, Indian Tribes, universities, and non-profit organizations to support nurseries and seed orchards, which are facilities that grow trees and native plants for reforestation and restoration efforts. The Secretary will partner to provide training, technical assistance, and research to improve tree establishment programs, promote information sharing on topics such as climate change impacts and tree genetics, and offer international assistance for nursery and tree establishment programs. The bill also mandates the establishment of a grant program within two years to provide financial support to eligible recipients, including state forestry agencies, Indian Tribes, and private nurseries, for activities such as expanding nursery production capacity, improving seed collection and storage, enhancing seedling production and survival, developing quality control measures, and promoting workforce development within the reforestation supply chain, which refers to all aspects of growing and planting trees. Additionally, the bill allows for up to $5 million annually from the Reforestation Trust Fund to be used for these purposes and clarifies definitions for terms like "eligible recipient" and "seed orchard."