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Financial Aid and Loans for Emergency Pine Beetle Outbreak Response.

This law establishes new financial assistance programs for private forest owners and timber service businesses affected by pine beetle infestations. Citizens can receive up to 85% cost-share for emergency forest restoration measures and apply for emergency loans. The goal is to ensure a rapid response to natural disasters and protect vital forest resources, especially in drought-stricken areas.
Key points
Private forest landowners can receive up to 85% reimbursement for costs related to outbreak response measures (e.g., harvesting, insecticide treatment).
Timber service businesses (e.g., logging, equipment operation) can receive up to 50% reimbursement for eligible costs incurred during response services.
Emergency loans covering at least 75% of estimated response costs are available, with the option to use subsequent cost-share payments to reduce the loan principal.
Eligibility requires the land to be located in a county designated as a primary natural disaster area due to drought in the most recent calendar year.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8024
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1]
Process start date: 2024-04-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Emergency Pine Beetle Response Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8024.

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 2024-04-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Private forest landowners can receive up to 85% reimbursement for costs related to outbreak response measures (e.g., harvesting, insecticide treatment).
  • Timber service businesses (e.g., logging, equipment operation) can receive up to 50% reimbursement for eligible costs incurred during response services.
  • Emergency loans covering at least 75% of estimated response costs are available, with the option to use subsequent cost-share payments to reduce the loan principal.
  • Eligibility requires the land to be located in a county designated as a primary natural disaster area due to drought in the most recent calendar year.
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. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.

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.

CATEGORIES

Agriculture Environment