S 2872
Emergency Pine Beetle Response Act of 2025
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Bill overview
The Emergency Pine Beetle Response Act of 2025 aims to provide financial assistance to landowners and timber service businesses impacted by pine beetle outbreaks. It expands existing agricultural credit programs to include emergency measures like timber harvesting and prescribed burns, offering cost-share payments up to 85% for landowners and 50% for businesses. The bill also establishes emergency loans for landowners to address these outbreaks, with repayment options tied to cost-share assistance. Furthermore, it makes adjustments to related legislation to streamline the process for accessing these resources.
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