What does Preamble of Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act do?

This bill formally titled 'To require the Secretary of the Interior to carry out a program for Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Program, and for other purposes' establishes a program for post-disaster reforestation and restoration. The Secretary of the Interior is tasked with carrying out this program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act.

What does POST-DISASTER REFORESTATION AND RESTORATION PROGRAM. of Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act do?

This section establishes the Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Program. The Secretary of the Interior, in coordination with covered agencies, must identify lands needing reforestation and restoration following unplanned disturbances. Priority projects for reforestation and restoration will be proposed annually and may be carried out through grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, or contracts under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. Covered agencies are required to conduct outreach to various stakeholders, including Indian Tribes, States, and institutions of higher education. The Secretary must submit annual reports to Congress detailing covered lands, priority projects, implementation progress, and assessments of seed/seedling gaps. The authority provided under this section will terminate seven years after the Act's enactment. Covered agencies include the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Reclamation, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Covered lands encompass Federal land administered by covered agencies and Indian Forest Land or Rangeland.

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Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act

Last updated: 3/17/2026 · Introduced: 1/16/2025

Author: Brittany Pettersen (D-CO)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Program within the Department of the Interior to identify and restore Federal and Indian Forest Lands impacted by unplanned disturbances.
The program will prioritize reforestation and restoration projects annually, utilizing grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements, and will involve outreach to stakeholders like Indian Tribes and States.
The Secretary of the Interior must submit annual reports to Congress on program activities and recommendations for improving seed and seedling availability.

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