Forest Service Flexible Housing Partnerships Act of 2023

Forest Service Flexible Housing Partnerships Act of 2023

This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 and modifies the authority of the Forest Service to lease its administrative sites.

The Forest Service may accept services occurring off of the administrative site as consideration for a lease.

The Forest Service may lease an administrative site for up to 100 years, and leases must provide for renewal.

Bill 118 hr 3562, also known as the Forest Service Flexible Housing Partnerships Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of housing for Forest Service employees in remote and rural areas. The bill seeks to establish partnerships with private entities to provide housing options for Forest Service employees, allowing them to live closer to their work sites and improving recruitment and retention efforts.

The bill outlines the requirements for these partnerships, including the types of housing that can be provided, the terms of the agreements between the Forest Service and private entities, and the process for selecting partners. It also includes provisions for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the partnerships, as well as reporting requirements to Congress.

Overall, the Forest Service Flexible Housing Partnerships Act of 2023 aims to improve the living conditions of Forest Service employees, enhance their ability to perform their duties effectively, and strengthen the agency's workforce.