H.R. 528: Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-01-16 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7] |
| Policy area | Public Lands and Natural Resources |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2026-03-17 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-16):
Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act of 2025
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to carry out a program for post-disaster reforestation and restoration.
Interior must identify covered lands requiring reforestation and restoration following unplanned disturbances that are unlikely to experience natural regeneration without assistance. Covered land means (1) any federal land or interest in land administered by the National Park Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Reclamation, the Forest Service, or the Bureau of Indian Affairs; and (2) any Indian Forest Land or Rangeland.
Interior must propose a list that prioritizes projects for reforestation and restoration for each fiscal year. Interior may (1) carry out priority projects through grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements; and (2) support any grant contract or cooperative agreement that may be necessary to ensure adequate and appropriate seed and seedling availability to further the objectives of priority projects.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Chuck Edwards | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick | R PA 2025-03-11 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 528 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 528?
H.R. 528 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 528 are available on congress.gov.
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