Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
The Mountain Pine Beetle Coordination Act authorizes the U.S. Forest Service to enter into cooperative agreements with states, local governments, and federally recognized Indian tribes to address mountain pine beetle infestations and reduce wildfire risks. These agreements would support activities including monitoring beetle populations, treating infested forests, processing dead trees, reducing hazards in affected areas, and implementing joint projects between federal and local partners. The bill also requires the Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to provide technical assistance to participating entities on detecting, understanding, and managing beetle infestations. The legislation affects forest management across the western United States where mountain pine beetles cause significant damage, threatening both timber resources and creating conditions that increase wildfire danger. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are specified in the legislation, leaving budget and deadlines to be determined through the appropriations process.
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