This legislation authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Forest Service, to establish cooperative agreements with various entities, including states, local governments, and federally recognized Indian Tribes. The purpose of these agreements is to support activities for the detection, treatment, and mitigation of mountain pine beetle infestations on both federal and partner lands, thereby reducing associated wildfire risks . Key activities under these agreements may include coordinated monitoring, data sharing, joint project planning, and increasing processing capacity for beetle-killed trees. Additionally, the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is mandated to provide technical assistance upon request, covering aspects like detection, spread dynamics, and mitigation strategies for these infestations.