HR. 471In Committee

Fix Our Forests Act

Establishes federal forest management requirements to reduce wildfire risk, speed review of certain projects, and carry out restoration and firefighter assistance activities

What this bill does

Establishes federal forest management requirements to reduce wildfire risk, speed review of certain projects, and carry out restoration and firefighter assistance activities

Key points
  • Establish an interagency Fireshed Center
  • Modify NEPA review requirements
  • Limit wildfire project litigation
  • Designate fireshed management areas

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-03-06Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-27.

Topics and policy areas

undefinedAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAgricultural practices and innovationsAlternative and renewable resourcesBuilding constructionCaliforniaClimate change and greenhouse gasesCommunity life and organization