Save Our Forests Act of 2025

4/2/2025, 1:18 PM
Congress
119

Number
S - 950

Introduced on
2025-03-11

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
Mark Kelly

Cosponsors
+2
John W. Hickenlooper
Jeanne Shaheen
Tina Smith
Chris Van Hollen

Variations and Revisions

3/11/2025

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Bill 119 s 950, also known as the "Forest Service Staffing Act," aims to address the issue of understaffing within the United States Forest Service. The bill seeks to ensure that the Forest Service is fully staffed by providing the necessary resources and support for hiring and retaining employees.

The bill includes provisions for increasing funding for recruitment and training programs, as well as incentives for employees to stay with the Forest Service long-term. Additionally, the bill calls for a comprehensive review of staffing levels within the agency to identify areas of need and develop strategies for addressing them.

Overall, the goal of Bill 119 s 950 is to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Forest Service by ensuring that it has the necessary personnel to carry out its mission of managing and protecting the nation's forests and natural resources.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to ensure that the Forest Service is fully staffed, and for other purposes.

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Recent Activity

Latest Action3/11/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.