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Healthy Forests for Hunters Act of 2021

12/31/2022, 5:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4584

Bill 117 HR 4584, also known as the Healthy Forests for Hunters Act of 2021, aims to promote healthy forests and wildlife habitats for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. The bill focuses on improving forest management practices to reduce the risk of wildfires and enhance wildlife populations.

Key provisions of the bill include:

1. Encouraging partnerships between federal, state, and local agencies to implement forest management projects that prioritize the health of forests and wildlife habitats. 2. Providing funding for forest restoration projects, including thinning of overgrown forests, prescribed burns, and invasive species management. 3. Promoting public access to federal lands for hunting, fishing, and other outdoor recreational activities. 4. Supporting research and monitoring efforts to assess the effectiveness of forest management practices in improving wildlife habitats and reducing wildfire risks. Overall, the Healthy Forests for Hunters Act of 2021 aims to strike a balance between conservation and outdoor recreation, ensuring that forests are healthy and sustainable for future generations of hunters and outdoor enthusiasts.

Congressional Summary of HR 4584

Healthy Forests for Hunters Act of 2021

This bill establishes categorical exclusions from environmental review requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 for certain forest management activities relating to early successional forests or outdoor recreation.

Current Status of Bill HR 4584

Bill HR 4584 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2021. Bill HR 4584 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 20, 2021.  Bill HR 4584's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. as of August 11, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4584

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
16
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
16
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4584

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4584

To establish a categorical exclusion for certain forest management activities relating to early successional forests and a categorical exclusion for certain activities relating to outdoor recreation, and for other purposes.
Healthy Forests for Hunters Act of 2021
Healthy Forests for Hunters Act of 2021

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