S. 349In Committee
Fire-Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2025
Allows the Forest Service to expedite vegetation removal near electrical lines on National Forest lands through utility permits or easements under specified planning and environmental conditions
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Allows the Forest Service to expedite vegetation removal near electrical lines on National Forest lands through utility permits or easements under specified planning and environmental conditions
Key points
- Require remittance of sale proceeds
- Allow vegetation removal permits
- Allow sale of removed vegetation
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-30 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedElectric power generation and transmissionFiresForests, forestry, treesLicensing and registrationsPublic Lands and Natural Resources