To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to extend the emergency period during which the President may exercise control over the Metropolitan Police Department.

House Bill

H.R. 5015

119th Congress

To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to extend the emergency period during which the President may exercise control over the Metropolitan Police Department.

In Committee

Introduced:Aug 22, 2025

Primary Sponsor

David Rouzer

Representative

Republican

NC-7

Cosponsors

7

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Summary

This bill aims to help restore native habitats by supporting the collection and maintenance of native plant seeds, as well as the production of tree seedlings. It would allow the Forest Service to work with state agencies, universities, and other groups on these efforts, which could provide new employment and training opportunities.

Latest Action

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-912, Part I.

SponsorDavid Rouzer (R-NC)

Introduced8/22/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

ChamberHouse

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To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to extend the emergency period during which the President may exercise control over the Metropolitan Police Department.

This bill aims to help restore native habitats by supporting the collection and maintenance of native plant seeds, as well as the production of tree seedlings. It would allow the Forest Service to work with state agencies, universities, and other groups on the

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This bill aims to help restore native habitats by supporting the collection and maintenance of native plant seeds, as well as the production of tree seedlings. It would allow the Forest Service to work with state agencies, universities, and other groups on these efforts, which could provide new employment and training opportunities.

Bill Number: 5015
Sponsor: David Rouzer (R-NC)
Introduced: 8/22/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Policy Area: Environmental Protection

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Fact Sheet

Title: To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to extend the emergency period during which the President may exercise control over the Metropolitan Police Department.
Bill Number: 5015
Sponsor: David Rouzer (R-NC)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced: 8/22/2025
Summary: This bill aims to help restore native habitats by supporting the collection and maintenance of native plant seeds, as well as the production of tree seedlings. It would allow the Forest Service to work with state agencies, universities, and other groups on these efforts, which could provide new empl

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to help restore native habitats by supporting the collection and maintenance of native plant seeds, as well as the production of tree seedlings. It would allow the Forest Service to work with state agencies, universities, and other groups on these efforts, which could provide new employment and training opportunities.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Seedlings for Sustainable Habitat Restoration Act of 2023 This bill provides support for the collection and maintenance of native seeds and production of tree seedlings. First, the bill expands the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to allow the Forest Service to enter into contracts, grants, or agreements with state forestry agencies, institutions of higher education, and other entities for the (1) collection and maintenance of native seeds, including material from managed seed orchards; and (2) production of seedlings for revegetation. Second, the bill modifies requirements for forest landscape restoration proposals for funding under the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program. Specifically, the bill adds institutions of higher education to the list of entities that may provide employment or training opportunities under a proposal and allows the employment or training opportunities to include the collection and maintenance of native seeds for revegetation or the production of seedlings.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Expands the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to let the Forest Service work with state agencies, universities, and others on collecting and maintaining native seeds and producing seedlings for revegetation projects.
Modifies the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program to allow the employment and training opportunities under proposals to include seed collection, seed maintenance, and seedling production.
These efforts could help restore native habitats and provide new job and training opportunities in local communities.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would likely benefit environmental groups, state forestry agencies, universities, and rural communities by supporting native plant restoration projects and creating new employment opportunities. It could lead to increased planting of native trees and plants, which could improve local ecosystems and habitats.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Related Subjects

Employment and training programs

Forests, forestry, trees

Higher education

Horticulture and plants

Intergovernmental relations

Public-private cooperation

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5015, 119th Congress (2025). "To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to extend the emergency period during which the President may exercise control over the Metropolitan Police Department.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5015