Giant sequoia insect monitoring and technology

(a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned shall— (1) develop and implement a strategy for monitoring insects in giant sequoia groves with a high-risk or previous history of insect infestations; and (2) seek to enter into public-private partnerships to deploy technology to assist in the short-term and long-term monitoring of giant sequoia groves with current or potential insect infestations. (b) Report Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned shall submit a report to the relevant Congressional Committees that contains— (1) the strategy required under subsection (a)(1); (2) an update on the effectiveness of the monitoring program in preventing or addressing insect infestations in giant sequoia groves; and (3) program and policy recommendations to further address— (A) research gaps regarding giant sequoia resiliency to insects; and (B) opportunities to improve the resiliency of giant sequoias to insects.