What is the current status of HR 7518?

HR 7518 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 7518?

HR 7518 was sponsored by Jill Tokuda (D), Rep.

Support for Forestry Research Institutes

IntroducedFebruary 11, 2026

Introduced7 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.

Agriculture and Food

Why This Matters

This bill aims to strengthen two important forestry research institutes by ensuring they have enough staff and resources. This is important for advancing research and practices related to forestry in tropical and Pacific island areas.

If you care about forestry research and environmental health, this bill could lead to better management of tropical and Pacific island forests.

Who this affects

Researchers in forestry · Workers in forestry · Communities relying on ecosystems

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill ensures the Institute of Tropical Forestry has at least 50 staff members.
2It guarantees the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry has at least 30 staff members.
3The bill provides these institutes with the resources needed for research and knowledge sharing.
4It updates the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to include these changes.
5The bill aims to improve forestry science and practices in tropical and Pacific island regions.

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Support for Forestry Research Institutes

IntroducedFebruary 11, 2026

Introduced7 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.

Agriculture and Food

Why This Matters

If you care about forestry research and environmental health, this bill could lead to better management of tropical and Pacific island forests.

Who this affects

Researchers in forestry · Workers in forestry · Communities relying on ecosystems

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill ensures the Institute of Tropical Forestry has at least 50 staff members.
2It guarantees the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry has at least 30 staff members.
3The bill provides these institutes with the resources needed for research and knowledge sharing.
4It updates the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to include these changes.
5The bill aims to improve forestry science and practices in tropical and Pacific island regions.

Read full document

Last changed 4 months ago · checked hourly