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Proposed Modernization of Federal Forest Data Collection

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6068

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Senate Amendment 6068 proposes updating the federal Forest Inventory and Analysis program to include new data on forest carbon, timber products, and woodland ownership. It also mandates the creation of a 'Blue Ribbon Panel' of experts to review and modernize forest monitoring technologies and reporting standards.

Why it matters

This amendment changes how the federal government collects and reports data on forest health and carbon stocks, which affects the information available to policymakers, researchers, and the public regarding land management and climate-related forest resources.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Woodland owners

Their nonaggregated data is subject to new collection methods and specific confidentiality protections.

Directly affected

National Association of State Foresters

They are required to consult with the Secretary on the formation of the Blue Ribbon Panel.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What will the new 'Blue Ribbon Panel' do?

The panel will review current forest monitoring programs and recommend ways to modernize data collection, integrate technology, and improve reporting on forest carbon and health.

Will my private woodland data be made public?

No. The amendment explicitly requires that from woodland owners and timber surveys remain confidential in accordance with existing federal law.

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Emphasis on Forest Carbon

The amendment explicitly shifts the focus of federal forest inventory programs to include forest carbon data and below-ground carbon reporting.

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Connected Entities

Mr. Sheehy, Department of Defense, Padilla, Mr. and 6 more

PersonMr. Sheehy“Cosponsor of the underlying amendment.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Defense“Agency affected by the underlying bill S. 4784.”Map →

PersonPadilla, Mr.“Cosponsor of the underlying amendment.”Map →

OrganizationNational Association of State Foresters“Consulted for the creation of the Blue Ribbon Panel.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Energy“Agency affected by the underlying bill S. 4784.”Map →

PersonMr. Thune“Submitted the underlying amendment SA 5890.”Map →

PersonMr. Curtis“Original sponsor of the underlying amendment.”Map →

PersonHickenlooper“Cosponsor of the underlying amendment.”Map →

PersonMr. King“Submitted the amendment.”Map →

Sources

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