Legislation Proposes Minimum Staffing for Tropical and Pacific Forestry
February 11 – February 11, 2026
Senator Hirono and Congressional leaders have introduced legislation requiring the USDA to maintain minimum staffing levels at key forestry institutes. The bill mandates at least 50 employees for the Institute of Tropical Forestry and 30 for the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry.
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