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S5290EconomyIn Committee

A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to issue competitive grants and enter into cooperative agreements to respond to and address mountain pine beetles, and for other purposes.

Introduced
Aug 6, 2026
11 days ago
Last Action
Aug 6, 2026
11 days ago
1Bill Sponsor
1Bill Co-Sponsors
0Traction
1Months in Committee

Bill Summary

Funds competitive grants and cooperative agreements to address mountain pine beetle issues. Provides financial support to respond to mountain pine beetle problems.

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Sponsored By

Michael F. Bennet
Democrat · Colorado · Senate

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Bill Journey

  1. Aug 6, 2026
    Sen. Michael F. Bennet (D-CO)
  2. Committee on Agriculture
  3. Aug 6, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects forestry workers, landowners, and communities in areas impacted by mountain pine beetles, by providing them with financial resources to combat the issue. It also affects the US Department of Agriculture, which will be responsible for issuing the grants and agreements.

Cosponsors (1)

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