Expediting Forest Restoration and Recovery Act of 2023

Senate Bill 808 - Expediting Forest Restoration and Recovery Act of 2023: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:06:36Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 808 Expediting Forest Restoration and Recovery Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Environmental Protection. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:06 PM

Congressional Summary of S 808

Expediting Forest Restoration and Recovery Act of 2023

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 808

Bill S 808 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 15, 2023. Bill S 808 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 15, 2023. Bill S 808's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S802) as of March 15, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 808

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 808

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Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 808

Expediting Forest Restoration and Recovery Act of 2023

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.