Mountain Pine Beetle Coordination Act
To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, to enter into cooperative agreements with certain entities to address mountain pine beetle infestations and reduce associated wildfire risk, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB9999, aims to help combat the problem of mountain pine beetle infestations by allowing the Secretary of Agriculture to partner with specific groups. These partnerships aim to reduce the risk of wildfires caused by these infestations. The bill would specifically authorize the Secretary of Agriculture, through the Chief of the Forest Service, to make agreements with certain entities to address this issue.
The people who would be affected by this bill are those living in areas prone to mountain pine beetle infestations and the associated wildfire risks. By taking action to reduce these infestations, the bill could help protect communities, forests, and ecosystems in these regions. The bill would also benefit the forestry and agriculture sectors by mitigating potential economic impacts from wildfires.
As of the last update, HB9999 was introduced on July 30, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Natural Resources. These committees will review the bill and determine its next steps in the legislative process. This bill is currently in its early stages, having just been introduced and referred to the relevant committees for further consideration.
