Fix Our Forests Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-07T11:56:28Z

Explore the details of House Bill 471 Fix Our Forests 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.

3/7/2025, 11:56 AM

Summary of Bill HR 471

The Fix Our Forests Act, also known as Bill 119 hr 471, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing issues related to forest management and wildfire prevention. The bill focuses on improving the health and resilience of forests in the United States through various measures.

One key aspect of the Fix Our Forests Act is the promotion of active forest management practices, such as thinning and prescribed burns, to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. The bill also seeks to streamline the permitting process for forest management activities and increase funding for forest restoration projects.

Additionally, the Fix Our Forests Act includes provisions to enhance collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies in managing forests and responding to wildfires. The bill also aims to improve the efficiency of forest management by reducing bureaucratic red tape and increasing the use of technology and data-driven decision-making. Overall, the Fix Our Forests Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address the challenges facing US forests and improve their health and resilience. By promoting active forest management practices, enhancing collaboration between agencies, and streamlining the permitting process, the bill aims to protect forests and communities from the devastating impacts of wildfires.

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Current Status of Bill HR 471

Bill HR 471 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since January 28, 2025. Bill HR 471 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 16, 2025. Bill HR 471's most recent activity was Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology. Hearings held. as of March 6, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 471

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

163

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

112

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 471

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAgricultural practices and innovationsAlternative and renewable resourcesBuilding constructionCaliforniaClimate change and greenhouse gasesCommunity life and organizationComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of the InteriorEcologyEmergency planning and evacuationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelForests, forestry, treesGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHorticulture and plantsIndian lands and resources rightsIntergovernmental relationsInternet, web applications, social mediaJudicial procedure and administrationJudicial review and appealsLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsMotor fuelsNevadaPublic contracts and procurementPublic participation and lobbyingPublic-private cooperationResearch and developmentRoads and highwaysRural conditions and developmentSoil pollutionState and local financeState and local government operationsTechnology transfer and commercializationWater use and supplyWatershedsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 471

Fix Our Forests ActFix Our Forests ActFix Our Forests ActTo expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes.

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