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White Oak Protection and Restoration: New Programs and Research

This Act aims to protect and restore white oak populations in the United States. It introduces new programs, research, and collaborations among various institutions to ensure the health and resilience of these trees, which may impact the availability of oak wood products and the health of forest ecosystems.
Key points
Establishment of the White Oak Restoration Initiative Coalition to coordinate efforts and provide policy recommendations.
Implementation of pilot programs in national forests and lands managed by the Department of the Interior for white oak restoration.
Creation of a voluntary grant and technical assistance program for private landowners to support white oak regeneration.
Development of a national strategy to increase white oak seedling production in nurseries.
Funding for research into white oak resistance to diseases and environmental stressors.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_476
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Process start date: 2025-02-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

White Oak Resiliency Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_476.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of the White Oak Restoration Initiative Coalition to coordinate efforts and provide policy recommendations.
  • Implementation of pilot programs in national forests and lands managed by the Department of the Interior for white oak restoration.
  • Creation of a voluntary grant and technical assistance program for private landowners to support white oak regeneration.
  • Development of a national strategy to increase white oak seedling production in nurseries.
  • Funding for research into white oak resistance to diseases and environmental stressors.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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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