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Timber Harvesting Restoration Act of 2024
3/21/2024, 3:09 PM
Summary of Bill S 3856
Bill 118 s 3856, also known as the Timber Harvesting Restoration Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote the sustainable management of timber resources on federal lands.
The bill includes provisions that aim to streamline the permitting process for timber harvesting on federal lands, making it easier for land managers to carry out necessary forest management activities. It also includes measures to promote reforestation and restoration efforts in areas that have been impacted by timber harvesting.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to protect sensitive habitats and species that may be affected by timber harvesting activities. It also includes measures to promote collaboration between federal agencies, state governments, and private landowners to ensure that timber harvesting is carried out in a responsible and sustainable manner. Overall, the Timber Harvesting Restoration Act of 2024 seeks to balance the economic benefits of timber harvesting with the need to protect and preserve our nation's forests for future generations. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it will help to revitalize the timber industry while also promoting environmental conservation.
The bill includes provisions that aim to streamline the permitting process for timber harvesting on federal lands, making it easier for land managers to carry out necessary forest management activities. It also includes measures to promote reforestation and restoration efforts in areas that have been impacted by timber harvesting.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to protect sensitive habitats and species that may be affected by timber harvesting activities. It also includes measures to promote collaboration between federal agencies, state governments, and private landowners to ensure that timber harvesting is carried out in a responsible and sustainable manner. Overall, the Timber Harvesting Restoration Act of 2024 seeks to balance the economic benefits of timber harvesting with the need to protect and preserve our nation's forests for future generations. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it will help to revitalize the timber industry while also promoting environmental conservation.
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Current Status of Bill S 3856
Bill S 3856 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 29, 2024. Bill S 3856 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 29, 2024. Bill S 3856's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of February 29, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3856
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3856
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3856
Timber Harvesting Restoration Act of 2024
Timber Harvesting Restoration Act of 2024
A bill to require certain forest supervisors of units of the National Forest System to submit to the Chief of the Forest Service a harvesting improvement report, and for other purposes.
A bill to require certain forest supervisors of units of the National Forest System to submit to the Chief of the Forest Service a harvesting improvement report, and for other purposes.
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