To make available certain unobligated balances to carry out a timber block grant program.
Summary
H.R. 4216 would redirect unused federal funds to establish a timber block grant program designed to assist forest landowners recovering from natural disasters. The bill specifically aims to provide financial relief to timber producers who suffered crop losses due to hurricanes, wildfires, and other catastrophic events. For citizens in affected regions, this legislation would streamline the process for receiving disaster recovery aid to help replant and manage private forest lands.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sep 3, 2025