To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to ensure adequate staffing and resources for the Institute of Tropical Forestry and the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry.

H.R. 7518 proposes to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to strengthen two specialized forestry research institutes. The bill, introduced by Representative Jill N. Tokuda of Hawaii, would direct that the Institute of Tropical Forestry and the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry receive sufficient staffing levels and funding to carry out their missions effectively.

If enacted, this legislation could enhance research and management capabilities for tropical and Pacific island forest ecosystems. These institutes conduct work relevant to agriculture, conservation, and natural resource management in regions with unique environmental conditions. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced in February 2026 and referred to committee for consideration.