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Financial Aid and Loans for Private Forest Owners Fighting Pine Beetle Outbreaks.

This Act establishes new financial assistance programs and emergency loans for private forest landowners and timber service businesses affected by pine beetle infestations. Landowners can receive up to 85% of response costs, provided their land is located in a drought-designated disaster county. The goal is to quickly restore forest health and support local forestry enterprises.
Key points
Private forest landowners can receive payments covering up to 85% of the costs for pine beetle response measures (e.g., harvesting, thinning, insecticide treatment).
Timber service businesses are eligible for payments covering up to 50% of their itemized operational costs incurred during response efforts.
Emergency loans are available to landowners, covering at least 75% of the estimated total cost of necessary response measures.
Eligibility requires the land to be located in a county designated as a primary natural disaster area due to recent drought.
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Print number: 118_S_3838
Sponsor: Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]
Process start date: 2024-02-29
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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_S_3838.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-02-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Private forest landowners can receive payments covering up to 85% of the costs for pine beetle response measures (e.g., harvesting, thinning, insecticide treatment).
  • Timber service businesses are eligible for payments covering up to 50% of their itemized operational costs incurred during response efforts.
  • Emergency loans are available to landowners, covering at least 75% of the estimated total cost of necessary response measures.
  • Eligibility requires the land to be located in a county designated as a primary natural disaster area due to recent drought.
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 Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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