Opioid Treatment Providers Act

House Bill

H.R. 5381

119th Congress

Opioid Treatment Providers Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 16, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Kim Schrier

Representative

Democratic

WA-8

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary

This bill would provide funding and support for the U.S. Forest Service's Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetics Resources (RNGR) program. The program helps nurseries grow seedlings and trees that are used to replant forests and support tree-planting efforts across the country.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.

SponsorKim Schrier (D-WA)

Introduced9/16/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

ChamberHouse

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Opioid Treatment Providers Act

This bill would provide funding and support for the U.S. Forest Service's Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetics Resources (RNGR) program. The program helps nurseries grow seedlings and trees that are used to replant forests and support tree-planting efforts a

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This bill would provide funding and support for the U.S. Forest Service's Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetics Resources (RNGR) program. The program helps nurseries grow seedlings and trees that are used to replant forests and support tree-planting efforts across the country.

Bill Number: 5381
Sponsor: Kim Schrier (D-WA)
Introduced: 9/16/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

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Fact Sheet

Title: Opioid Treatment Providers Act
Bill Number: 5381
Sponsor: Kim Schrier (D-WA)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced: 9/16/2025
Summary: This bill would provide funding and support for the U.S. Forest Service's Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetics Resources (RNGR) program. The program helps nurseries grow seedlings and trees that are used to replant forests and support tree-planting efforts across the country.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would provide funding and support for the U.S. Forest Service's Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetics Resources (RNGR) program. The program helps nurseries grow seedlings and trees that are used to replant forests and support tree-planting efforts across the country.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources Support Act of 2023 or the RNGR Support Act of 2023This bill provides statutory authority for the Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetics Resources (RNGR) program of the Forest Service. Under the program, (1) the Forest Service must provide assistance in supporting nurseries or seed orchards for trees or native plants, and (2) the Department of Agriculture (USDA) must establish a grant program to support of nurseries and seed orchards.Among other requirements, the bill directs the Forest Service to<ul><li>partner with federal and state agencies, Indian Tribes, and private nurseries to provide training, technical assistance, and research to nursery and tree establishment programs that support natural regeneration, reforestation, agroforestry, and afforestation; and</li><li>expand climate-informed reforestation supply chains through science and research, seed collection and storage, and nursery infrastructure and operations.</li></ul>Under the grant program, USDA may make grants to state forestry agencies, Indian tribes, and certain private nurseries for projects that<ul><li>provide certain infrastructure for seeds and seedlings,</li><li>establish or expand nurseries or seed orchards,</li><li>develop or implement quality control measures at nurseries or seed orchards,</li><li>promote workforce development within any facet of the reforestation pipeline, or </li><li>carry out certain other appropriate activities.</li></ul>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Gives the Forest Service statutory authority to support nurseries and seed orchards that grow trees and native plants used for reforestation.
Establishes a grant program at the Department of Agriculture to fund projects that build infrastructure, expand nurseries, improve quality control, and train workers for the reforestation pipeline.
Directs the Forest Service to partner with government agencies, tribes, and private nurseries to provide technical assistance and research for nursery and reforestation programs.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would benefit forestry and conservation efforts by strengthening the infrastructure and supply chains needed for large-scale reforestation projects. It would provide support to state and local nurseries as well as Native American tribes that operate their own reforestation programs. Overall, the bill aims to increase the availability of seedlings and trees to replant and restore forests across the United States.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Subjects

Forests, forestry, trees

Horticulture and plants

Public-private cooperation

State and local government operations

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5381, 119th Congress (2025). "Opioid Treatment Providers Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5381

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