To amend the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to reauthorize and expand State-wide assessment and strategies for forest resources.

HR 5157 extends funding for state forest resource assessments under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978. It increases annual funding from $10 million to $50 million and adds $40 million specifically for states to develop and implement comprehensive forest assessments and management strategies. The bill directly affects state forestry agencies, providing them with expanded resources to evaluate forest conditions and create long-term plans. This reauthorization runs through fiscal year 2028, supporting states in managing their forest resources through data-driven planning.