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The White Oak Resilience Act
1/9/2026, 11:04 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2405
Bill 119 hr 2405, also known as the White Oak Restoration Act, aims to address the decline of white oak trees in the United States. The bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to implement activities that will promote the restoration of white oak trees and their habitats.
The bill recognizes the importance of white oak trees in supporting biodiversity, providing habitat for wildlife, and contributing to the overall health of forests. It also acknowledges the economic value of white oak trees, which are used in various industries such as furniture making and construction.
Specifically, the bill outlines a number of activities that will be carried out to support white oak restoration. This includes conducting research on white oak tree populations, developing strategies for planting and maintaining white oak trees, and providing technical assistance to landowners interested in white oak restoration. Overall, the White Oak Restoration Act seeks to address the decline of white oak trees in the United States through targeted efforts to promote their restoration and conservation. By doing so, the bill aims to ensure the long-term health and sustainability of white oak forests for future generations.
The bill recognizes the importance of white oak trees in supporting biodiversity, providing habitat for wildlife, and contributing to the overall health of forests. It also acknowledges the economic value of white oak trees, which are used in various industries such as furniture making and construction.
Specifically, the bill outlines a number of activities that will be carried out to support white oak restoration. This includes conducting research on white oak tree populations, developing strategies for planting and maintaining white oak trees, and providing technical assistance to landowners interested in white oak restoration. Overall, the White Oak Restoration Act seeks to address the decline of white oak trees in the United States through targeted efforts to promote their restoration and conservation. By doing so, the bill aims to ensure the long-term health and sustainability of white oak forests for future generations.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2405
Bill HR 2405 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 27, 2025. Bill HR 2405 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 27, 2025.  Bill HR 2405's most recent activity was Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-434, Part I. as of January 8, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2405
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
15Democrat Cosponsors
7Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2405
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2405
To direct the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to carry out activities to provide for white oak restoration, and for other purposes.
To direct the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to carry out activities to provide for white oak restoration, and for other purposes.
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