To prohibit the Secretary of Agriculture from closing any research and development facility of the Forest Service.

This bill aims to safeguard the operational continuity of the Forest Service's scientific infrastructure. It explicitly prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from closing any research and development facility of the Forest Service, ensuring these vital centers remain open. This restriction is broad, encompassing closures that might arise from administrative reorganization plans. The only exception to this prohibition is if a closure is specifically and expressly authorized by a subsequent Act of Congress , thereby placing the ultimate decision-making power with the legislative branch.