This bill prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from closing any research and development facility operated by the Forest Service. The only way such facilities could be shut down in the future would be if Congress passes a new law specifically authorizing the closure. The bill applies to all Forest Service research and development facilities and prevents closures from occurring through reorganization plans or other administrative actions. The legislation does not specify any funding amounts or implementation timeline, as it is primarily a restriction on executive branch authority. The bill was introduced in June 2026 and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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