A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to ensure adequate staffing and resources for the Institute of Tropical Forestry and the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry.

Senate Bill

S. 3851

119th Congress

A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to ensure adequate staffing and resources for the Institute of Tropical Forestry and the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry.

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Introduced:Feb 11, 2026

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Summary

This bill would change existing law to ensure that two federal forestry research institutes—one in the tropics and one in the Pacific Islands—have enough staff and funding to operate effectively. The institutes conduct research on forest management and conservation in these unique geographic regions.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Introduced2/11/2026

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

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A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to ensure adequate staffing and resources for the Institute of Tropical Forestry and the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry.

This bill would change existing law to ensure that two federal forestry research institutes—one in the tropics and one in the Pacific Islands—have enough staff and funding to operate effectively. The institutes conduct research on forest management and conserv

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This bill would change existing law to ensure that two federal forestry research institutes—one in the tropics and one in the Pacific Islands—have enough staff and funding to operate effectively. The institutes conduct research on forest management and conservation in these unique geographic regions.

Bill Number: 3851
Introduced: 2/11/2026
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

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Title: A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to ensure adequate staffing and resources for the Institute of Tropical Forestry and the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry.
Bill Number: 3851
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Introduced: 2/11/2026
Summary: This bill would change existing law to ensure that two federal forestry research institutes—one in the tropics and one in the Pacific Islands—have enough staff and funding to operate effectively. The institutes conduct research on forest management and conservation in these unique geographic regions

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would change existing law to ensure that two federal forestry research institutes—one in the tropics and one in the Pacific Islands—have enough staff and funding to operate effectively. The institutes conduct research on forest management and conservation in these unique geographic regions.

Last updated: 2/27/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill would amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to address staffing and resource needs.
It specifically targets the Institute of Tropical Forestry and the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry.
The legislation aims to guarantee these institutes receive adequate personnel and funding.
Both institutes focus on forestry research relevant to tropical and Pacific Island ecosystems.
The bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry for consideration.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect the two federal forestry research institutes and their ability to conduct scientific research on tropical and Pacific Island forests. It could also impact communities, landowners, and conservation efforts in these regions that rely on the research and expertise these institutes provide. Ensuring adequate resources may improve forest management practices and conservation outcomes in tropical and Pacific territories and states.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3851, 119th Congress (2026). "A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to ensure adequate staffing and resources for the Institute of Tropical Forestry and the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3851

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