Disaster Reforestation Act

House Bill

H.R. 262

119th Congress

Disaster Reforestation Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 9, 2025

Primary Sponsor

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Summary

This bill likely addresses reforestation efforts following natural disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, or other events that destroy forested areas. Based on its referral to the Ways and Means Committee, it probably includes tax incentives or financial provisions to encourage or support the replanting of trees in disaster-affected regions.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Introduced1/9/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Disaster Reforestation Act

This bill likely addresses reforestation efforts following natural disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, or other events that destroy forested areas. Based on its referral to the Ways and Means Committee, it probably includes tax incentives or financial pro

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This bill likely addresses reforestation efforts following natural disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, or other events that destroy forested areas. Based on its referral to the Ways and Means Committee, it probably includes tax incentives or financial provisions to encourage or support the replanting of trees in disaster-affected regions.

Bill Number: 262
Introduced: 1/9/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Fact Sheet

Title: Disaster Reforestation Act
Bill Number: 262
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced: 1/9/2025
Summary: This bill likely addresses reforestation efforts following natural disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, or other events that destroy forested areas. Based on its referral to the Ways and Means Committee, it probably includes tax incentives or financial provisions to encourage or support the repl

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill likely addresses reforestation efforts following natural disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, or other events that destroy forested areas. Based on its referral to the Ways and Means Committee, it probably includes tax incentives or financial provisions to encourage or support the replanting of trees in disaster-affected regions.

Last updated: 2/26/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill focuses on reforestation in areas damaged by natural disasters.
It was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means, which handles tax and revenue legislation.
The bill likely includes financial mechanisms such as tax credits or deductions to promote tree replanting.
It may provide support for landowners, timber companies, or communities affected by disaster-related forest loss.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect landowners, forestry businesses, and communities in areas that have experienced natural disasters resulting in significant tree loss. It could provide financial relief or incentives to help these groups restore forested land, potentially benefiting both the environment and local economies dependent on timber resources.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

262, 119th Congress (2025). "Disaster Reforestation Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-262

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