Bills · HR 4575
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4575Agriculture and Food
Jobs in the Woods Act
INTRO JUL 21· LAST ACTION JUL 21
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STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because the forestry industry, which is vital for managing our forests and producing essential wood products, is facing a significant shortage of workers. Many current workers are getting older, and fewer young people are entering these professions, often moving to urban areas instead.
If this bill becomes law, it could help address these workforce gaps by funding specific training programs in the rural communities where these jobs are typically located. This means more job opportunities for people in struggling rural areas and a more sustainable workforce for the forestry industry. If the bill doesn't pass, the worker shortages could worsen, potentially impacting the health of our forests, the supply of wood products, and economic stability in rural communities.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a competitive grant program within one year of enactment to support forestry workforce development.
This initiates the core mechanism for distributing funds to address workforce shortages in the forestry sector.
PROVISION 02
Grants will range from $500,000 to $2,000,000, last for up to four years, and are for career pathway training programs in forestry operations.
This defines the scale and purpose of the financial support, ensuring substantial, long-term programs focused on practical job skills.
PROVISION 03
Eligible areas for these programs are nonmetropolitan, low-income communities with populations of 50,000 or fewer that have or plan for broadband service.
This targets funding to specific rural areas most likely to benefit from economic development and workforce support in the forestry sector.
PROVISION 04
Priority for grants will be given to entities addressing an aging workforce and youth migration, partnering with schools, and demonstrating job placement ability.
This ensures the program focuses on critical demographic issues and practical outcomes, connecting training directly to employment.
PROVISION 05
The bill authorizes $10,000,000 to be appropriated for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 to carry out the program.
This specifies the potential funding level and duration for the grant program, providing a financial framework for its implementation.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 16
D· Washington
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
26
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 88%
DEM 7 REP 9 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 21
Introduced in House
JUL 21
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4575
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 21, 2025
Last actionJul 21, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 21, 2025
House BillHR 4575Agriculture and Food
Jobs in the Woods Act
INTRODUCED JUL 21, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 21, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
16
COMPLEXITY
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