Putting Tribal SovereigntyS. 1050 – Forest Conservation Easement Program Act of 2025
Summary: Establishes a USDA program to fund forest land conservation through grants and easements.
Indian Country Provisions: The bill includes Indian Tribes as eligible participants in the Forest Conservation Easement Program, recognizing various forms of Tribal land ownership and ensuring equitable access to conservation funding and support. It defines Tribal lands broadly and affirms their inclusion in program implementation.
Sponsor: Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)
Latest Actions: 03/13/2025 – Referred to Senate Agriculture Committee