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America’s Revegetation and Carbon Sequestration Act of 2024
11/27/2024, 7:35 PM
Summary of Bill S 2991
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to provide funding for reforestation projects on both public and private lands. These grants would be available to individuals, organizations, and government agencies looking to plant trees and restore natural habitats in order to sequester carbon and mitigate the effects of climate change.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to promote sustainable land management practices, such as the use of cover crops and agroforestry techniques, that can help increase carbon sequestration in agricultural areas. It also calls for the development of a national strategy for revegetation and carbon sequestration, which would involve coordination between federal, state, and local governments as well as stakeholders in the private sector. Overall, the America’s Revegetation and Carbon Sequestration Act of 2023 represents a bipartisan effort to combat climate change through nature-based solutions. By promoting reforestation and sustainable land management practices, the bill aims to increase carbon sequestration and create a more resilient and sustainable environment for future generations.
Congressional Summary of S 2991
America’s Revegetation and Carbon Sequestration Act of 2024
This bill requires various actions to address revegetation and promote the use of forest products.
Among other provisions, the bill requires the Forest Service to continue its experimental forests and ranges network.
The bill requires the Department of Labor to develop a career and technical education and training program focused on tree planting and revegetation, tree maintenance, nursery management, or seed collection as part of the Job Corps program.
The Department of the Interior must establish a pilot program to establish native trees, shrubs, or grasses on mined land.
The bill authorizes the Forest Service to expend funds received from a nonfederal entity as a carbon credit to conduct forest revegetation activity that reduces greenhouse gases.
Interior and the Forest Service must jointly develop and implement an action plan to map, treat, and control invasive grasses.
The Department of Agriculture (USDA), in coordination with the Department of Energy, must expand research relating to the use of wood for various purposes, including renewable fuel and mass timber.
The bill establishes an Office of Technology Transfer in the Forest Service.
USDA must establish an innovation voucher pilot program to accelerate product development, demonstration, and commercialization in the forest products sector.
The Forest Products Laboratory of the Forest Service must establish a mass timber science and education program.
The bill designates, upon acquisition by the United States, approximately 2,693 acres of land within the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia as the Patsye Crites Forest.
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Current Status of Bill S 2991
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2991
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2991
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 2991
Comments
Tucker Sloan
1 year ago
I think this bill is good for the environment and will help reduce carbon emissions. It's important to take action now to protect our planet for future generations. I hope this bill passes and we see positive changes soon. #climatechange #environment #S2991 This bill will help improve air quality and combat climate change. I'm excited to see the positive impact it will have on our environment. #S2991 #climateaction #cleanair
Edward Lowe
1 year ago
I don't understand why some people are against this bill. It will help our environment by promoting reforestation and capturing carbon emissions. This is crucial for combating climate change and protecting our planet for future generations. I fully support this initiative and believe it is a step in the right direction for a sustainable future. #ClimateAction #Sustainability
Layla Chang
1 year ago
Ugh, this bill gonna mess up our land. Did you know it funds invasive species?
