Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7650

McIntire-Stennis Act District of Columbia Equality Act

Forestry Research Funding for the District of Columbia

Next up: A house committee

This bill is sitting in the House Committee on Agriculture where it was sent on February 22, 2026. No action has been taken on the proposal since that date. The House committee must review the bill before it can move forward, but it is currently stalled.

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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 7421 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 7421 (118th) →

Key Points

This bill aims to give the District of Columbia the same access to federal forestry research money that states already receive. It updates an older law to make sure D.C. is included in the list of eligible places for these specific grants.
The funding supports research at universities to help protect trees, water, and wildlife. By including D.C., local schools like the University of the District of Columbia could get more resources to study urban nature, tree health, and climate issues.
This change is part of an effort to treat D.C. like a state when it comes to federal programs. It would help the city better manage its parks and 'urban forests' by providing the same financial support available to the 50 states.

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Milestones

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Feb 23, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Feb 23, 2026

Introduced in House

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Feb 23, 2026

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E155)

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

McIntire-Stennis Act District of Columbia Equality Act

Bill NumberHR 7650

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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