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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.
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.
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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
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
16Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
16Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4584
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionAlternate 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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4584
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