What does Preamble of Save Our Sequoias Act do?

This bill is formally titled 'A bill to improve the health and resiliency of giant sequoias, and for other purposes.'

What does DEFINITIONS. of Save Our Sequoias Act do?

This section defines terms used in the Act Definitions include Assessment, Coalition, and Collaborative process Terms related to lands and forests are defined, such as covered National Forest System lands and covered public lands Definitions for giant sequoia, Protection Project, and reforestation are provided Terms for rehabilitation, relevant congressional committees, and responsible official are also defined

What does SHARED STEWARDSHIP AGREEMENT FOR GIANT SEQUOIAS. of Save Our Sequoias Act do?

This section establishes a process for shared stewardship agreements related to giant sequoias. The Secretary is required to enter into or expand an agreement with the Secretary of Agriculture, the Governor of California, and a Tribe to manage and conserve giant sequoias. The agreement must be entered into within 90 days of a request from the Governor of California or the Tribe. If a request is not received within 90 days of enactment, the Secretary must enter into an agreement with the Secretary of Agriculture and jointly implement it. The Governor of California or the Tribe can be added as a party to the agreement after it is initially established.

What does GIANT SEQUOIA LANDS COALITION. of Save Our Sequoias Act do?

The Giant Sequoia Lands Coalition is established under a charter signed by various entities. The Coalition has duties including producing an Assessment, observing implementation, and facilitating collaboration. The Coalition will facilitate information sharing and support educational materials development. The Secretary shall provide administrative support and staff to the Coalition. The Coalition must hold at least one public meeting annually, with exceptions for sensitive matters.

What does GIANT SEQUOIA HEALTH AND RESILIENCY ASSESSMENT. of Save Our Sequoias Act do?

This section requires the Coalition to submit a Giant Sequoia Health and Resiliency Assessment within six months of the Act's enactment. The Assessment must identify giant sequoia groves experiencing disturbances, at high risk of disturbance, and in need of reforestation. The assessment must analyze the resiliency of groves to threats like wildfire, insects, and drought. It also examines the impact of past forest management practices on sequoia health. The Coalition must provide annual updates to the Assessment, including information on Protection Projects and reforestation efforts. A searchable website dashboard will be created to publish the Assessment, grove information, and track project status. The Coalition must utilize data from academic institutions, Tribal knowledge, and government agencies. The Secretary may collaborate with various entities to improve the Assessment's use of technology. Information from the Assessment will be integrated into state and federal wildfire resilience plans.

What does GIANT SEQUOIA EMERGENCY RESPONSE. of Save Our Sequoias Act do?

This section establishes an emergency response to protect giant sequoias from wildfires, insects, and drought. The emergency determination applies to covered public lands and National Forest System lands. The Secretary concerned shall carry out Protection Projects, including hazardous fuels management and tree removal. Protection Projects are categorically excluded from environmental assessments or impact statements under certain conditions. The Secretary concerned shall provide public notice of each Protection Project on a website.

What does GIANT SEQUOIA REFORESTATION AND REHABILITATION STRATEGY. of Save Our Sequoias Act do?

This section establishes the Giant Sequoia Reforestation and Rehabilitation Strategy. The Secretary, in consultation with the Coalition, must develop and implement this strategy within six months of the Act's enactment. The strategy must identify giant sequoia groves needing reforestation or rehabilitation, prioritizing those identified under section 5(a)(1)(A)(i). The strategy must create a priority list of reforestation and rehabilitation activities and address barriers to these activities, including regulatory, funding, seedling, labor, technology, and site preparation challenges. The strategy must also identify potential public-private partnership opportunities and a timeline for addressing reforestation backlogs. The strategy must include strategies to ensure genetic diversity across giant sequoia groves. The Secretary may incorporate the Strategy into the Assessment under section 5. Section 3(e)(4)(C)(ii)(I) of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 is amended to include reforestation and rehabilitation activities conducted under this section.

What does GIANT SEQUOIA STRIKE TEAMS. of Save Our Sequoias Act do?

This section establishes Giant Sequoia Strike Teams within the relevant Secretary's department. The Strike Teams will assist with the implementation of sections 6 and 7 of the Act. Duties of the Strike Teams include assisting with reviews, site preparation, and implementing Protection Projects and reforestation/rehabilitation activities. Each Strike Team can have up to 10 members, including federal employees, contractors, and volunteers from various organizations. Members can be drawn from the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, and a range of nonprofit, governmental, academic, and private entities.

What does GIANT SEQUOIA COLLABORATIVE RESTORATION GRANTS. of Save Our Sequoias Act do?

The Secretary shall establish a program to award grants for giant sequoia health and resiliency. Grants can be awarded to nonprofit organizations, Tribal Governments, local governments, academic institutions, or private organizations. Priority is given to entities with the greatest impact on giant sequoia health and resiliency, and to small businesses or Tribal entities in rural areas. Grant funds can be used for creating markets for hazardous fuels, facilitating fuel removal, expanding facilities, and supporting Tribal management.

What does GIANT SEQUOIA INSECT MONITORING AND TECHNOLOGY. of Save Our Sequoias Act do?

This section requires the Secretary concerned to develop and implement a strategy for monitoring insects in giant sequoia groves at high risk of or with a history of insect infestations. The Secretary is directed to seek public-private partnerships to deploy technology for monitoring giant sequoia groves with current or potential insect infestations. Within two years of enactment, the Secretary must submit a report to relevant Congressional Committees detailing the monitoring strategy, its effectiveness, and recommendations for addressing research gaps and improving giant sequoia resiliency to insects.

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Save Our Sequoias Act

Last updated: 3/16/2026 · Introduced: 3/16/2026

Author: Alex Padilla (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

The Secretary must enter into a shared stewardship agreement with the Secretary of Agriculture, the Governor of California, and a Tribe to manage and conserve giant sequoias within 90 days of a request.
A Giant Sequoia Lands Coalition is established to produce an Assessment, observe implementation, and facilitate collaboration among various entities.
The Coalition must submit a Giant Sequoia Health and Resiliency Assessment within six months of the Act's enactment to identify groves at risk and analyze resiliency to threats.
An emergency response is established to protect giant sequoias from wildfires, insects, and drought, including hazardous fuels management and tree removal on covered public lands and National Forest System lands.
A Giant Sequoia Reforestation and Rehabilitation Strategy is developed to identify groves needing reforestation or rehabilitation, prioritize activities, and address barriers to these activities.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 2709(Passed House)Official page

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