H.R.7518

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.

Introduced·2/11/26

Federal HB7518 amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to ensure adequate staffing and resources for the Institute of.

Federal HB7518 amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to mandate that the Institute of Tropical Forestry in Puerto Rico must have a staff of at least 50 individuals and sufficient resources to advance its scientific research and knowledge exchange. Similarly, the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry must have a staff of at least 30 individuals and adequate resources for its activities. This bill aims to ensure both institutes can effectively carry out their missions.

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Where it stands

Current
Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

3
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 20

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.

Feb 11

House

Introduced in House

Feb 11

House

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.