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HB9464: To prohibit the Secretary of Agriculture from closing any research and development facility of the Forest Service.

: Maggie Goodlander (D-US) : Jun 28, 2026 Updated: Jun 25, 2026
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  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

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

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This bill would prevent the Secretary of Agriculture from closing any research and development facilities run by the Forest Service. The Forest Service is part of the Agriculture Department and operates labs and research centers across the country. The bill affects how the Agriculture Department manages its forest research operations. Currently, the bill has been introduced in Congress but has not yet been voted on or moved to .

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