FIR Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-12T08:07:38Z

Explore the details of House Bill 598 FIR Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/12/2025, 8:07 AM

Summary of Bill HR 598

Bill 119 hr 598, also known as the "Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act Amendment Act," aims to amend the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976. The main purpose of this bill is to exempt the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior from the requirement to reinitiate consultation on a land management plan or land use plan under certain circumstances.

The bill specifies that consultation on a land management plan or land use plan is not required to be reinitiated if the plan is consistent with the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. This exemption is intended to streamline the planning process and reduce administrative burdens on the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior.

In addition to the exemption from reinitiating consultation, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to forest and rangeland management. These provisions are aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of land management planning processes while still ensuring compliance with environmental laws and regulations. Overall, Bill 119 hr 598 seeks to provide flexibility to the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior in managing forest and rangeland resources, while also maintaining environmental protections and compliance with relevant laws.

Congressional Summary of HR 598

Forest Information Reform Act or the FIR Act

This bill specifies that neither the Forest Service nor the Bureau of Land Management are required to reinitiate consultation on a land management plan when a new species is listed as threatened or endangered, critical habitat is designated, or new information reveals effects of the plan may affect a listed species or critical habitat in a manner or to an extent not previously considered.

Current Status of Bill HR 598

Bill HR 598 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 21, 2025. Bill HR 598 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 21, 2025. Bill HR 598's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture. as of February 28, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 598

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Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 598

To amend the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to provide that the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior are not required to reinitiate consultation on a land management plan or land use plan under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.