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National Forest Restoration and Remediation Act
3/8/2023, 8:26 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4489
Bill 117 hr 4489, also known as the National Forest Restoration and Remediation Act, aims to address the issue of forest degradation and promote the restoration and remediation of national forests in the United States. The bill focuses on implementing measures to improve the health and resilience of forest ecosystems, reduce the risk of wildfires, and protect biodiversity.
Key provisions of the bill include funding for forest restoration projects, such as thinning overgrown forests, removing invasive species, and replanting native vegetation. The bill also emphasizes the importance of collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies, as well as private landowners, in implementing these restoration efforts.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of restoration projects, as well as measures to ensure public input and transparency in the decision-making process. The bill also prioritizes the protection of water resources, wildlife habitats, and recreational opportunities in national forests. Overall, the National Forest Restoration and Remediation Act seeks to promote sustainable management practices and ensure the long-term health and vitality of national forests in the United States.
Key provisions of the bill include funding for forest restoration projects, such as thinning overgrown forests, removing invasive species, and replanting native vegetation. The bill also emphasizes the importance of collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies, as well as private landowners, in implementing these restoration efforts.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of restoration projects, as well as measures to ensure public input and transparency in the decision-making process. The bill also prioritizes the protection of water resources, wildlife habitats, and recreational opportunities in national forests. Overall, the National Forest Restoration and Remediation Act seeks to promote sustainable management practices and ensure the long-term health and vitality of national forests in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 4489
National Forest Restoration and Remediation Act
This bill modifies the treatment of monies collected by the United States arising out of certain Forest Service activities.
The bill directs the Department of the Treasury to invest in interest-bearing obligations all monies that were previously collected by the United States in forfeitures, judgments, compromises, or settlements related to Forest Service activities, provided the amounts are not required to meet current withdrawals. The bill makes available the interest earned to cover the costs of work rendered necessary by the action which led to the forfeiture, judgment, compromise, or settlement.
Current Status of Bill HR 4489
Bill HR 4489 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since December 9, 2021. Bill HR 4489 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 16, 2021. Bill HR 4489's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of December 9, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4489
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4489
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4489
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