Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB8640

Introduced
6/5/24  
Refer
6/5/24  

Caption

National Interagency Seed and Restoration Center Establishment Act

Impact

The bill is expected to significantly impact state environmental laws by ensuring that restoration projects utilize genetically appropriate native plant materials. This shift in policy could change how states approach habitat restoration and the management of native plant species, likely leading to greater emphasis on local adaptations and biodiversity conservation. The proposed authorization of $100 million for five consecutive years suggests a robust federal investment in these initiatives, which could correlate with enhanced state funding and support for environmental conservation efforts.

Summary

House Bill 8640, titled the National Interagency Seed and Restoration Center Establishment Act, aims to create a National Interagency Seed and Restoration Center. This center, in collaboration with various federal and local agencies, is intended to streamline the research, development, and distribution of native plant species and manage ecological restoration efforts across the United States. It emphasizes the importance of locally adapted plant materials for environmental recovery, especially in the wake of natural disasters and invasive species threats.

Contention

There may be points of contention surrounding the bill's emphasis on native species and the associated regulations impacting agricultural practices and land management. Stakeholders may express concerns about the feasibility of replacing non-native species with native ones, especially in agricultural contexts. Additionally, the collaboration required among federal, state, and local partnerships could lead to disagreements about resource allocation and program implementation, particularly in regions where existing agricultural practices are threatened by new regulatory requirements.

Companion Bills

US SB4462

Same As National Interagency Seed and Restoration Center Establishment Act

Previously Filed As

US SB4462

National Interagency Seed and Restoration Center Establishment Act

US HB8031

Chuckwalla National Monument Establishment and Joshua Tree National Park Expansion Act of 2024

US HB8535

Benjamin Harrison National Recreation Area and Wilderness Establishment Act of 2024

US HB8613

NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act

US HB7289

MRRRI Act Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative Act

US HB8790

Fix Our Forests Act

US HB8182

Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve Establishment Act

US HB8467

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024

US HB9695

Tribal Heritage and American Bison, Grizzly Bear, and Wolf Restoration and Coexistence Act

US SB4402

Benjamin Harrison National Recreation Area and Wilderness Establishment Act of 2024

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US HB9120

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