What does Preamble of RNGR Support Act of 2026 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to collaborate with various entities, and to establish a grant program, as a means of supporting nurseries and seed orchards, and for other purposes,' aims to support nurseries and seed orchards. The bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to collaborate with various entities.

What does SHORT TITLE. of RNGR Support Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources Support Act of 2026.

What does NURSERY AND SEED ORCHARD SUPPORT. of RNGR Support Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes a program to provide grants to support nurseries and seed orchards. The Secretary of Agriculture, through the Chief of the Forest Service, is directed to partner with various entities to provide training, technical assistance, and research for nursery and tree establishment programs. The program aims to expand reforestation supply chains through science, research, seed collection, workforce development, and nursery infrastructure. Eligible recipients for grants include State forestry agencies, Indian Tribes, and private nurseries with experience growing high-quality native trees. Grant funds can be used for activities such as developing nursery infrastructure, establishing or expanding nurseries and seed orchards, implementing quality control measures, and promoting workforce development. The Secretary may obligate up to $5,000,000 annually from the Reforestation Trust Fund to carry out this section. The timeline for approval of permits to collect seeds on National Forest System lands will be shortened.

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RNGR Support Act of 2026

Last updated: 2/25/2026 · Introduced: 2/25/2026

Author: Kim Schrier (D-WA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a grant program providing funds to State forestry agencies, Indian Tribes, and private nurseries for nursery and seed orchard development and improvement.
The Secretary of Agriculture will collaborate with partners to offer training, technical assistance, and research related to reforestation and tree establishment.
The bill streamlines the permitting process for seed collection on National Forest System lands.

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