HR. 168In Committee
TORCH Act
Establishes federal forest management requirements that speed approval of certain wildfire risk reduction and hazard tree projects on federal land
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes federal forest management requirements that speed approval of certain wildfire risk reduction and hazard tree projects on federal land
Key points
- Amend good neighbor revenue treatment
- Direct hazard tree exclusion
- Modify vegetation management requirements
- Expand environmental review exclusions
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-04-04 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedElectric power generation and transmissionEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFiresForests, forestry, treesIntergovernmental relationsLand use and conservationLicensing and registrations