Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Forest Restoration Program Relief Act

Hozzl · 2023-09-06T19:30:04Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4729 Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Forest Restoration Program Relief Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

9/6/2023, 7:30 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4729

Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Forest Restoration Program Relief Act

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to waive the cost share requirement with respect to a payment provided for restoration of land damaged by the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.

That fire started as the result of a prescribed burn initiated by the Forest Service in the Santa Fe National Forest in New Mexico, on April 6, 2022.

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Current Status of Bill S 4729

Bill S 4729 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 2, 2022. Bill S 4729 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on August 2, 2022. Bill S 4729's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. as of September 29, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4729

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4729

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Disaster relief and insurance

- Emergency planning and evacuation

- Fires

- Forests, forestry, trees

- Land use and conservation

- New Mexico

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4729

Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Forest Restoration Program Relief Act

A bill to amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to waive the cost share requirement under the emergency forest restoration program for land damaged by the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.