ACRES Act

1/27/2025, 4:11 PM
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Bill 119 HR 204, also known as the Hazardous Fuels Reduction Reporting Act, aims to ensure that the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior provide accurate reports on their hazardous fuels reduction activities. The bill requires these agencies to submit detailed and transparent reports on their efforts to reduce the risk of wildfires by removing hazardous fuels such as dead trees, brush, and other flammable materials from forests and public lands.

The purpose of this legislation is to improve accountability and oversight of hazardous fuels reduction programs, which are crucial for preventing and mitigating the devastating impacts of wildfires. By requiring accurate reporting, Congress can better assess the effectiveness of these programs and allocate resources more efficiently to protect communities and natural resources from the threat of wildfires.

Overall, Bill 119 HR 204 seeks to enhance the transparency and effectiveness of hazardous fuels reduction activities carried out by the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior. This legislation is an important step towards improving wildfire management and protecting our forests and public lands for future generations.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 204

Introduced on
2025-01-03

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/21/2025

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 Energy and Natural Resources.
Bill 119 HR 204, also known as the Hazardous Fuels Reduction Reporting Act, aims to ensure that the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior provide accurate reports on their hazardous fuels reduction activities. The bill requires these agencies to submit detailed and transparent reports on their efforts to reduce the risk of wildfires by removing hazardous fuels such as dead trees, brush, and other flammable materials from forests and public lands.

The purpose of this legislation is to improve accountability and oversight of hazardous fuels reduction programs, which are crucial for preventing and mitigating the devastating impacts of wildfires. By requiring accurate reporting, Congress can better assess the effectiveness of these programs and allocate resources more efficiently to protect communities and natural resources from the threat of wildfires.

Overall, Bill 119 HR 204 seeks to enhance the transparency and effectiveness of hazardous fuels reduction activities carried out by the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior. This legislation is an important step towards improving wildfire management and protecting our forests and public lands for future generations.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require that the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior submit accurate reports regarding hazardous fuels reduction activities, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Comments

APPROVED
AK
Ava Kane
@ajwain_ras_el_hanout_goji_berry00643
I heard about this new bill, but I'm not sure what it really means for me. It seems like it could have some negative impacts in the long run.

APPROVED
PC
Phoebe Clapp
@greater_galangal_glenrothers_borlotti_bean10183
I heard about this new bill, but what does it mean for me? Who benefits?

Recent Activity

Latest Action1/22/2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.