Washington, Feb. 26 -- Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D., issued the following press release:

Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), introduced the bipartisan Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources (RNGR) Support Act of 2026. This bill would strengthen Washington State's wildfire resiliency and the national reforestation pipeline by formalizing the United States Forest Service's RNGR program. Congresswoman Schrier is joined in introducing this legislation by Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-01).

"As our forests face unprecedented threats brought on by wildfires, drought, and disease, we must take action to strengthen and streamline our national reforestation efforts," said Congresswoman Schrier. "By codifying the Forest Service's RNG...