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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2936) to 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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Summary of Bill HRES 595

Bill 115 H.Res. 595 is a resolution that provides for the consideration of another bill, H.R. 2936. The purpose of H.R. 2936 is to expedite and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, public lands under the Bureau of Land Management's jurisdiction, and Tribal lands. The goal of this legislation is to restore resilience to forested lands that have become overgrown and prone to wildfires.

The bill aims to streamline the process under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to allow for more efficient forest management activities. This includes activities such as thinning forests, removing hazardous fuels, and implementing other measures to reduce the risk of wildfires. The legislation also seeks to promote collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies, as well as with Tribal governments, to better manage forested lands.

Overall, the bill is focused on addressing the issue of overgrown and fire-prone forests by implementing measures to improve forest management practices. It also emphasizes the importance of working together with various stakeholders to achieve the goal of returning resilience to forested lands.

Current Status of Bill HRES 595

Bill HRES 595 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 31, 2017. Bill HRES 595 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on October 31, 2017.  Bill HRES 595's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of November 1, 2017

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 595

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 595

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

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