Expediting Forest Restoration and Recovery Act of 2021

Senate Bill 2437 - Expediting Forest Restoration and Recovery Act of 2021: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-12-30T10:18:48Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2437 Expediting Forest Restoration and Recovery Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Environmental Protection. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 10:18 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2437

Expediting Forest Restoration and Recovery Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Agriculture to expedite the environmental review of hazardous fuel or insect and disease risk reduction projects on certain National Forest System land and prioritize reducing the risks of insect infestations and wildfires over other objectives in forest plans. In addition, the bill directs states to retain good neighbor agreement timber sale revenues and use them for certain restoration services.

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Current Status of Bill S 2437

Bill S 2437 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 22, 2021. Bill S 2437 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on July 22, 2021. Bill S 2437's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S5052-5053) as of July 22, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2437

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2437

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Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2437

Expediting Forest Restoration and Recovery Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to expedite hazardous fuel or insect and disease risk reduction projects on certain National Forest System land, and for other purposes.

Expediting Forest Restoration and Recovery Act of 2021