McIntire-Stennis Act District of Columbia Equality Act

House Bill

H.R. 7650

119th Congress

McIntire-Stennis Act District of Columbia Equality Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 23, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Eleanor Norton

D - DC

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This bill would ensure Washington, D.C. receives equal access to federal forestry research funding that all 50 states currently receive under a 1962 law supporting forestry programs at universities. Currently, D.C. is excluded from this funding program, which helps states develop sustainable forest management practices and train the next generation of forestry professionals.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Introduced2/23/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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McIntire-Stennis Act District of Columbia Equality Act

This bill would ensure Washington, D.C. receives equal access to federal forestry research funding that all 50 states currently receive under a 1962 law supporting forestry programs at universities. Currently, D.C. is excluded from this funding program, which

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This bill would ensure Washington, D.C. receives equal access to federal forestry research funding that all 50 states currently receive under a 1962 law supporting forestry programs at universities. Currently, D.C. is excluded from this funding program, which helps states develop sustainable forest management practices and train the next generation of forestry professionals.

Bill Number: 7650
Introduced: 2/23/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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Title: McIntire-Stennis Act District of Columbia Equality Act
Bill Number: 7650
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced: 2/23/2026
Summary: This bill would ensure Washington, D.C. receives equal access to federal forestry research funding that all 50 states currently receive under a 1962 law supporting forestry programs at universities. Currently, D.C. is excluded from this funding program, which helps states develop sustainable forest

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would ensure Washington, D.C. receives equal access to federal forestry research funding that all 50 states currently receive under a 1962 law supporting forestry programs at universities. Currently, D.C. is excluded from this funding program, which helps states develop sustainable forest management practices and train the next generation of forestry professionals.

Last updated: 2/24/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Gives D.C. equal status with states in receiving McIntire-Stennis Act forestry research funds, ending a decades-long funding disparity
Would support forestry education and research programs at D.C. institutions, potentially benefiting the University of the District of Columbia
Addresses a federal equity issue where D.C. residents pay federal taxes but don't receive the same federal program benefits as states
Could enhance urban forestry research relevant to cities nationwide, as D.C. faces unique challenges in managing trees and green spaces in dense urban environments

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily benefit D.C. residents and institutions by providing access to federal forestry research funding previously unavailable to the District. The change could strengthen urban forestry programs, create research and educational opportunities for D.C. students, and improve the management of the city's tree canopy and parks. The broader impact includes advancing research on urban forestry challenges that cities across America face.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7650, 119th Congress (2026). "McIntire-Stennis Act District of Columbia Equality Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7650

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