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Trillion Trees Act

USA117th CongressHR-2639| House 
| Updated: 6/15/2021
Bruce Westerman

Bruce Westerman

Republican Representative

Arkansas

Cosponsors (105)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Chris Stewart (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Yvette Herrell (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Kay Granger (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Devin Nunes (Republican)Jake LaTurner (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Don Young (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Steve Stivers (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Michael Waltz (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Jason Smith (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Liz Cheney (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Cliff Bentz (Republican)Peter Meijer (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Connie Conway (Republican)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Garret Graves (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Michelle Steel (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)Kevin McCarthy (Republican)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Tom Emmer (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)
Committees (8)
• Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee• Ways and Means Committee• Foreign Affairs Committee• Agriculture Committee• Environment Subcommittee• Science, Space, and Technology Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Natural Resources Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Trillion Trees Act This bills establishes a variety of requirements and incentives to plant trees and conduct other land management practices for the purposes of capturing and storing carbon in domestic and international trees and forests. Additionally, the bill provides incentives to research or develop other carbon sequestration tools. Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to set targets to increase forest carbon stock through January 1, 2100, for the purposes of sequestering and storing carbon in U.S. forests. It also establishes and provides funding for the Trillion Trees Challenge Fund to provide grants to nonfederal entities for activities related to reforestation efforts on public or private lands. In addition, it raises the cap on the Reforestation Trust Fund to enhance forest health in the National Forest System and requires the USDA to establish a Tree City USA Grant Program. The bill also allows the U.S. Agency for International Development to enter into an agreement with a nonprofit organization to establish an International Forest Foundation to promote reforestation and prevent deforestation. Additionally, it establishes requirements and incentives to address seedling shortages and support nurseries. Finally, the bill provides market incentives to research or develop other carbon sequestration tools relating to biochar, sustainable building practices, biochemical and bioplastic products, and biomass energy.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5859
Trillion Trees Act
Apr 19, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 19, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Natural Resources, Ways and Means, Science, Space, and Technology, and Education and Labor, 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.
Apr 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Jun 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5859
    Trillion Trees Act


  • April 19, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 19, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Natural Resources, Ways and Means, Science, Space, and Technology, and Education and Labor, 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.


  • April 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.


  • June 15, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2562: SOS for Seedlings Act
  • HR 117-2581: BIOCHAR Act of 2021
  • HR 117-2500: Forest TECH Improvement Act
  • HR 117-2477: Urban Forests Act of 2021
  • HR 117-2621: Forestry Education and Workforce Development Act of 2021
Advisory bodiesAgricultural educationAgricultural practices and innovationsAir qualityAlaska Natives and HawaiiansAlternative and renewable resourcesBuilding constructionClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEcologyEconomic developmentEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsEndangered and threatened speciesEnergy efficiency and conservationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental educationEnvironmental technologyFiresForeign aid and international reliefForests, forestry, treesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHigher educationHorticulture and plantsIncome tax creditsIndian lands and resources rightsIndian social and development programsInfrastructure developmentInternational organizations and cooperationLand use and conservationOutdoor recreationPerformance measurementPollution liabilityPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRural conditions and developmentSmall businessSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local financeStudent aid and college costsTeaching, teachers, curriculaTechnology assessmentUrban and suburban affairs and developmentU.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)Water qualityWatershedsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Trillion Trees Act

USA117th CongressHR-2639| House 
| Updated: 6/15/2021
Trillion Trees Act This bills establishes a variety of requirements and incentives to plant trees and conduct other land management practices for the purposes of capturing and storing carbon in domestic and international trees and forests. Additionally, the bill provides incentives to research or develop other carbon sequestration tools. Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to set targets to increase forest carbon stock through January 1, 2100, for the purposes of sequestering and storing carbon in U.S. forests. It also establishes and provides funding for the Trillion Trees Challenge Fund to provide grants to nonfederal entities for activities related to reforestation efforts on public or private lands. In addition, it raises the cap on the Reforestation Trust Fund to enhance forest health in the National Forest System and requires the USDA to establish a Tree City USA Grant Program. The bill also allows the U.S. Agency for International Development to enter into an agreement with a nonprofit organization to establish an International Forest Foundation to promote reforestation and prevent deforestation. Additionally, it establishes requirements and incentives to address seedling shortages and support nurseries. Finally, the bill provides market incentives to research or develop other carbon sequestration tools relating to biochar, sustainable building practices, biochemical and bioplastic products, and biomass energy.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5859
Trillion Trees Act
Apr 19, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 19, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Natural Resources, Ways and Means, Science, Space, and Technology, and Education and Labor, 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.
Apr 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Jun 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5859
    Trillion Trees Act


  • April 19, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 19, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Natural Resources, Ways and Means, Science, Space, and Technology, and Education and Labor, 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.


  • April 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.


  • June 15, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Bruce Westerman

Bruce Westerman

Republican Representative

Arkansas

Cosponsors (105)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Chris Stewart (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Yvette Herrell (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Kay Granger (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Devin Nunes (Republican)Jake LaTurner (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Don Young (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Steve Stivers (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Michael Waltz (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Jason Smith (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Liz Cheney (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Cliff Bentz (Republican)Peter Meijer (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Connie Conway (Republican)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Garret Graves (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Michelle Steel (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)Kevin McCarthy (Republican)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Tom Emmer (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)
Committees (8)
• Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee• Ways and Means Committee• Foreign Affairs Committee• Agriculture Committee• Environment Subcommittee• Science, Space, and Technology Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Natural Resources Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2562: SOS for Seedlings Act
  • HR 117-2581: BIOCHAR Act of 2021
  • HR 117-2500: Forest TECH Improvement Act
  • HR 117-2477: Urban Forests Act of 2021
  • HR 117-2621: Forestry Education and Workforce Development Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAgricultural educationAgricultural practices and innovationsAir qualityAlaska Natives and HawaiiansAlternative and renewable resourcesBuilding constructionClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEcologyEconomic developmentEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsEndangered and threatened speciesEnergy efficiency and conservationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental educationEnvironmental technologyFiresForeign aid and international reliefForests, forestry, treesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHigher educationHorticulture and plantsIncome tax creditsIndian lands and resources rightsIndian social and development programsInfrastructure developmentInternational organizations and cooperationLand use and conservationOutdoor recreationPerformance measurementPollution liabilityPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRural conditions and developmentSmall businessSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local financeStudent aid and college costsTeaching, teachers, curriculaTechnology assessmentUrban and suburban affairs and developmentU.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)Water qualityWatershedsWildlife conservation and habitat protection