HR 471 · 119th CongressPassed Housecongress.gov ↗
What this bill does
AI plain-language summaryThis bill sets up new rules for managing forests on federal land to deal with wildfire threats. It identifies areas at high risk for wildfires, creates a new center to track and predict fires, and speeds up the approval process for forest management projects by reducing some environmental review requirements. The bill also limits lawsuits and court actions related to certain wildfire management projects. In addition, it supports activities like restoring forests and watersheds, testing new technologies to fight wildfires, and helping wildland firefighters and their families.
Introduced
January 16, 2025
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
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