H.R. 5157 amends a 1978 federal law to extend and expand funding for state-level forest resource planning and management. The bill extends the authorization for statewide forest assessments and strategies through 2028 instead of 2023, increases annual funding from $10 million to $50 million for these assessments, and adds $40 million annually from 2023 through 2028 specifically to help states implement their forest resource strategies. The legislation affects state forestry programs and agencies that develop plans to manage and protect forest resources within their borders. Altogether, the bill significantly increases federal financial support available to states for understanding their forest conditions and putting management plans into action.
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