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White Oak Resilience Act: Restoration, Research, and Funding.

This act aims to protect and restore white oak forests across the United States. It establishes new research programs, pilot forestry projects, and creates a fund to support these initiatives. Citizens may see improvements in forest health, increased availability of tree seedlings, and support for private forest landowners in managing white oaks.
Key points
Establishment of the White Oak Restoration Initiative Coalition to coordinate public and private white oak restoration efforts.
Launch of pilot programs in national forests and Department of the Interior lands for white oak restoration.
Creation of a dedicated fund within the National Forest Foundation to accept donations for white oak restoration.
Support for tree nurseries to increase seedling production, potentially improving tree availability for planting.
Conducting research on white oak to enhance its resilience and growth, and develop better reforestation methods.
Involvement of Civilian Conservation Centers participants in white oak reforestation activities.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5582
Sponsor: Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]
Process start date: 2023-09-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

White Oak Resilience Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5582.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of the White Oak Restoration Initiative Coalition to coordinate public and private white oak restoration efforts.
  • Launch of pilot programs in national forests and Department of the Interior lands for white oak restoration.
  • Creation of a dedicated fund within the National Forest Foundation to accept donations for white oak restoration.
  • Support for tree nurseries to increase seedling production, potentially improving tree availability for planting.
  • Conducting research on white oak to enhance its resilience and growth, and develop better reforestation methods.
  • Involvement of Civilian Conservation Centers participants in white oak reforestation activities.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-910, Part I.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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