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.
AI Summary
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
<p><strong>Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources Support Act of 2023 or the RNGR Support Act of 2023</strong></p><p>This 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.</p><p>Among other requirements, the bill directs the Forest Service to</p><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><p>Under the grant program, USDA may make grants to state forestry agencies, Indian tribes, and certain private nurseries for projects that</p><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
