Goodlander, Pappas Introduce Bill to Protect Forest Service Research Facilities from Closure

This press release from Representative Maggie Goodlander (D-NH) was published on 2026-06-25 and titled "Goodlander, Pappas Introduce Bill to Protect Forest Service Research Facilities from Closure".

Goodlander, Pappas Introduce Bill to Protect Forest Service Research Facilities from Closure

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) introduced legislation to prohibit the Secretary of Agriculture from closing any U.S. Forest Service Research and Development facility, including Experimental Forests, unless Congress expressly authorizes the closure. Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) co-leads the legislation. The legislation comes amid deep concern over the Department of Agriculture and U.S. Forest [ ] The post Goodlander, Pappas Introduce Bill to Protect Forest Service Research Facilities from Closure appeared first on Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander .