TREE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

SEC. 3021. TREE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. (a) Definition of Tree.—In this section, the term “tree” includes a tree (including a Christmas tree, ornamental tree, nursery tree, and potted tree), bush (including a shrub), and vine. (b) Program.—Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Secretary shall use such sums of funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation to provide assistance under the tree assistance program established under sections 10201 through 10203 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8201 et seq.) to— (1) producers who suffered tree losses in hurricane-affected counties; and (2) fruit and tree nut producers in hurricane-affected counties for site preparation, replacement, rehabilitation, and pruning. (c) Costs.—Funds made available under this section shall also be made available to cover costs associated with tree pruning, tree rehabilitation, and other appropriate tree-related activities as determined by the Secretary. (d) Limit on Amount of Assistance.—The Secretary shall ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that no producer on a farm receives duplicative payments under this section and any other Federal program for the same loss.