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Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act of 2024

1/3/2025, 3:31 PM

Summary of Bill HR 10325

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 10325

Bill HR 10325 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 6, 2024. Bill HR 10325 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 6, 2024.  Bill HR 10325's most recent activity was 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. as of December 6, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10325

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
4
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 10325

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 10325

To require the Secretary of the Interior to carry out a program for post-disaster reforestation and restoration Program, and for other purposes.
To require the Secretary of the Interior to carry out a program for post-disaster reforestation and restoration Program, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Pablo Crane

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1 year ago

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 fault that the trees were destroyed in the first place? This is just another example of big government overreach. I'm worried about how this is going to impact my finances in the long run.