HR Bill 8790 Fix Our Forests Act

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2024-06-18

The Fix Our Forests Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 8790, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the issue of forest management and wildfire prevention in the United States. The Fix Our Forests Act aims to improve the health and resilience of the nation's forests by increasing funding for forest management activities, such as thinning and prescribed burns. This bill also seeks to streamline the permitting process for forest management projects and provide incentives for private landowners to engage in forest management practices. Additionally, the Fix Our Forests Act includes provisions to address the growing threat of wildfires in the US. This bill allocates funding for wildfire prevention and suppression efforts, as well as for the rehabilitation of forests affected by wildfires. It also aims to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in responding to wildfires. Overall, the Fix Our Forests Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address the challenges facing the nation's forests and improve their health and resilience. If passed, this bill could have a significant impact on forest management and wildfire prevention efforts in the United States.

Recent Activity

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Alternative Names

Fix Our Forests Act

Fix Our Forests Act

Fix Our Forests Act

Fix Our Forests Act

To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes.

Fix Our Forests Act

Fix Our Forests Act

Fix Our Forests Act

Fix Our Forests Act

Fix Our Forests Act

To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act

ACRES Act

Treating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3334) to provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of the National Communist Party Congress of the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8205) to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide that Byrne grant funds may be used for public safety report systems, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8790) to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1469) ensuring accountability for key officials in the Biden-Harris administration responsible for decisionmaking and execution failures throughout the withdrawal from Afghanistan; and for other purposes.

Policy Areas

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact

Administrative law and regulatory procedures

Agricultural practices and innovations

Alternative and renewable resources

Building construction

California

Climate change and greenhouse gases

Community life and organization

Computers and information technology

Congressional oversight

Department of Agriculture

Department of the Interior

Ecology

Emergency planning and evacuation

Environmental assessment, monitoring, research

Executive agency funding and structure

Federal officials

Fires

First responders and emergency personnel

Forests, forestry, trees

Geography and mapping

Government information and archives

Government studies and investigations

Hazardous wastes and toxic substances

Horticulture and plants

Indian lands and resources rights

Intergovernmental relations

Internet, web applications, social media

Judicial procedure and administration

Judicial review and appeals

Land use and conservation

Licensing and registrations

Motor fuels

Nevada

Public contracts and procurement

Public participation and lobbying

Public-private cooperation

Research and development

Roads and highways

Rural conditions and development

Soil pollution

State and local finance

State and local government operations

Technology transfer and commercialization

Water use and supply

Watersheds

Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4]

Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4]

Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]

Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7]

Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]

Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]

Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]

Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3]

Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]

Rep. Duarte, John S. [R-CA-13]

Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large]

Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9]

Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]

Rep. Carl, Jerry L. [R-AL-1]

Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3]

Rep. Chavez-DeRemer, Lori [R-OR-5]

Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2]

Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large]

Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10]

Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]

Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]

Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1]

Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]

Committees and Subcommittees

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Agriculture Committee

Natural Resources Committee

Federal Lands Subcommittee

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Agriculture Committee

Natural Resources Committee

Federal Lands Subcommittee

Variations and Revisions

Natural ResourcesJohn S. DuarteCliff BentzJames C. MoylanScience, Space, and Technology118 hamdt 1215 - undefinedProviding for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3334) to provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of the National Communist Party Congress of the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8205) to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide that Byrne grant funds may be used for public safety report systems, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8790) to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1469) ensuring accountability for key officials in the Biden-Harris administration responsible for decisionmaking and execution failures throughout the withdrawal from Afghanistan; and for other purposes.ACRES Act118 hamdt 1217 - undefined118 hamdt 1209 - undefined118 hamdt 1214 - undefinedTreating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors ActTreating Tribes and Counties as Good Neighbors Act118 hamdt 1205 - undefined118 hamdt 1207 - undefined118 hamdt 1219 - undefined118 hamdt 1208 - undefined118 hamdt 1206 - undefined118 hamdt 1213 - undefined118 hamdt 1204 - undefined118 hamdt 1211 - undefined118 hamdt 1218 - undefined118 hamdt 1216 - undefined118 hamdt 1210 - undefined118 hamdt 1212 - undefinedAgriculture, Nutrition, and ForestryAgriculture118 2nd 448 - On Passage

Fix Our Forests Act

11/14/2024, 12:08 AM
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.The Fix Our Forests Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 8790, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the issue of forest management and wildfire prevention in the United States.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 8790

Introduced on
2024-06-18

# Amendments
16

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/24/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.The Fix Our Forests Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 8790, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the issue of forest management and wildfire prevention in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Agricultural practices and innovations
Alternative and renewable resources
Building construction
California
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Community life and organization
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Department of Agriculture
Department of the Interior
Ecology
Emergency planning and evacuation
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Fires
First responders and emergency personnel
Forests, forestry, trees
Geography and mapping
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Horticulture and plants
Indian lands and resources rights
Intergovernmental relations
Internet, web applications, social media
Judicial procedure and administration
Judicial review and appeals
Land use and conservation
Licensing and registrations
Motor fuels
Nevada
Public contracts and procurement
Public participation and lobbying
Public-private cooperation
Research and development
Roads and highways
Rural conditions and development
Soil pollution
State and local finance
State and local government operations
Technology transfer and commercialization
Water use and supply
Watersheds
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Comments

APPROVED
MA
Maisie Albright
This bill gonna help our forests and make them better. It gonna fix things up and protect our trees. I sad that it took so long for this to happen. How soon will we see changes from this bill?

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Recent Activity

Latest Action11/12/2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.