A bill to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to provide that the President shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, the Chief of the Forest Service.
1/3/2025, 6:54 PMSummary of Bill S 5440
Bill 118 s 5440, also known as the "A bill to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to provide that the President shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, the Chief of the Forest Service," aims to change the process by which the Chief of the Forest Service is appointed.Currently, the Chief of the Forest Service is appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture. This bill proposes that the President shall appoint the Chief of the Forest Service, with the advice and consent of the Senate. This change would give the President more direct control over the appointment of this important position within the Department of Agriculture.
The bill seeks to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to reflect this new appointment process. By requiring Senate confirmation for the appointment of the Chief of the Forest Service, the bill aims to ensure that the individual chosen for this role has the support and approval of the legislative branch. Overall, Bill 118 s 5440 represents a potential shift in the appointment process for the Chief of the Forest Service, giving the President a more direct role in selecting the individual to lead this important agency within the Department of Agriculture.
Current Status of Bill S 5440
Bill S 5440 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 5, 2024. Bill S 5440 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 5, 2024. Bill S 5440's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of December 5, 2024Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5440
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3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
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A bill to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to provide that the President shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, the Chief of the Forest Service.A bill to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to provide that the President shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, the Chief of the Forest Service.Comments
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