Introduced
H. R. 9464
Introduced in House · July 1, 2026June 25, 2026
Ms. Goodlander (for herself and Mr. Pappas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture
A BILL
To prohibit the Secretary of Agriculture from closing any research and development facility of the Forest Service.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. Prohibition on closure of Forest Service research and development facilities.
The Secretary of Agriculture may not close any research and development facility of the Forest Service, including through implementation of a reorganization plan, except as expressly authorized by an Act of Congress enacted after the date of enactment of this Act.