Tree farmers could get aid money sooner to replant after natural disasters.
This bill would let orchardists and nursery tree growers get up to 25% of their disaster assistance money upfront. This means they could start replanting damaged trees sooner, helping them recover faster after a natural disaster. The money would come from an existing program that helps farmers replace trees lost to severe weather.
Today, financial assistance from the Tree Assistance Program is typically paid after replanting begins or is completed. This bill would allow up to 25% of that money to be paid upfront, before any replanting starts, giving growers earlier access to funds.
HR 6436 · 119th Congress · December 4, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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