Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act of 2024

1/3/2025, 3:31 PM
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 118 hr 10325, also known as the Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Program Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to address the issue of reforestation and restoration following natural disasters in the United States. The bill specifically requires the Secretary of the Interior to implement a program focused on reforesting and restoring areas that have been impacted by disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, and other natural events.

The program outlined in the bill would involve the planting of trees and other vegetation in areas that have been affected by disasters, with the goal of restoring the natural ecosystem and promoting environmental sustainability. Additionally, the program would also include measures to prevent future disasters and promote resilience in the face of climate change.

In addition to the reforestation and restoration efforts, the bill also includes provisions for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the program, as well as reporting requirements to ensure transparency and accountability in its implementation. Overall, the Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Program Act seeks to address the environmental impacts of natural disasters and promote sustainable practices for the future.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 10325

Introduced on
2024-12-06

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/6/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 118 hr 10325, also known as the Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Program Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to address the issue of reforestation and restoration following natural disasters in the United States. The bill specifically requires the Secretary of the Interior to implement a program focused on reforesting and restoring areas that have been impacted by disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, and other natural events.

The program outlined in the bill would involve the planting of trees and other vegetation in areas that have been affected by disasters, with the goal of restoring the natural ecosystem and promoting environmental sustainability. Additionally, the program would also include measures to prevent future disasters and promote resilience in the face of climate change.

In addition to the reforestation and restoration efforts, the bill also includes provisions for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the program, as well as reporting requirements to ensure transparency and accountability in its implementation. Overall, the Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Program Act seeks to address the environmental impacts of natural disasters and promote sustainable practices for the future.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require the Secretary of the Interior to carry out a program for post-disaster reforestation and restoration Program, and for other purposes.

Comments

APPROVED
PC
Pablo Crane
@shichimi_cauliflower_mangoginger01338
I can't believe this new bill is going to force me to replant trees on my property after a disaster. It's going to cost me so much time and money that I just don't have. Why should I have to bear the burden of reforestation when it wasn't even my fau...

Recent Activity

Latest Action12/6/2024
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the commi...