HR. 2709In Committee
Save Our Sequoias Act
Establishes a federal framework to conserve giant sequoias in California through assessments, emergency response authority, reforestation planning, and dedicated conservation programs
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes a federal framework to conserve giant sequoias in California through assessments, emergency response authority, reforestation planning, and dedicated conservation programs
Key points
- Establish giant sequoia coalition
- Establish conservation programs and funds
- Require resiliency assessment updates
- Authorize emergency protection plans
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-03-17 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Topics and policy areas
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