HR. 2709In Committee
Save Our Sequoias Act
Establishes federal authorities, emergency tools, and conservation programs to protect giant sequoia trees in California from wildfire, insects, and drought
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes federal authorities, emergency tools, and conservation programs to protect giant sequoia trees in California from wildfire, insects, and drought
Key points
- Establish giant sequoia coalition
- Require resiliency assessment updates
- Direct reforestation strategy
- Allow emergency protection plans
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-03-17 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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