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S. 3395Became Law

Prescribed Burn Approval Act of 2016

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 14, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.)

Prescribed Burn Approval Act of 2016

(Sec. 3) This bill prohibits the Forest Service from authorizing a prescribed burn (i.e., a planned fire intentionally ignited) on Forest Service land if, for the county or contiguous county in which such land is located, the national fire danger rating system is indicating an extreme fire danger level.

Nonetheless, the Forest Service may authorize a prescribed burn under such a condition if it coordinates with the applicable state government and local fire officials.

At the end of every fiscal year, the Forest Service shall submit a report that describes:

  • the number and locations of prescribed burns during that fiscal year, and
  • each prescribed burn during that year that was authorized by the Forest Service as an exception under this bill.

What just happenedDec 14, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-275.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Thune, John [R-SD](R-SD)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Dec 14, 2016President

    Became Public Law No: 114-275.

  2. Dec 14, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-275.

  3. Dec 14, 2016President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 14, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 7, 2016Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 7, 2016President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 5, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Dec 5, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7159)

  9. Dec 5, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7159)

  10. Dec 5, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3395.

  11. Dec 5, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7159-7160)

  12. Dec 5, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Nov 18, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Natural Resources Committee
  14. Nov 18, 2016IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  15. Nov 18, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Agriculture Committee
  16. Nov 18, 2016FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. Nov 18, 2016Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Nov 17, 2016Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6493)

  19. Nov 17, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6493)

  20. Nov 17, 2016Discharge

    Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6493)

    Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
  21. Nov 17, 2016Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6493)

    Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
  22. Sep 27, 2016IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

    Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
  23. Sep 27, 2016IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawDec 14, 201649

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.)

Prescribed Burn Approval Act of 2016

(Sec. 3) This bill prohibits the Forest Service from authorizing a prescribed burn (i.e., a planned fire intentionally ignited) on Forest Service land if, for the county or contiguous county in which such land is located, the national fire danger rating system is indicating an extreme fire danger level.

Nonetheless, the Forest Service may authorize a prescribed burn under such a condition if it coordinates with the applicable state government and local fire officials.

At the end of every fiscal year, the Forest Service shall submit a report that describes:

  • the number and locations of prescribed burns during that fiscal year, and
  • each prescribed burn during that year that was authorized by the Forest Service as an exception under this bill.

Passed House without amendmentDec 5, 201681

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.)

Prescribed Burn Approval Act of 2016

(Sec. 3) This bill prohibits the Forest Service from authorizing a prescribed burn (i.e., a planned fire intentionally ignited) on Forest Service land if, for the county or contiguous county in which such land is located, the national fire danger rating system is indicating an extreme fire danger level.

Nonetheless, the Forest Service may authorize a prescribed burn under such a condition if it coordinates with the applicable state government and local fire officials.

At the end of every fiscal year, the Forest Service shall submit a report that describes:

  • the number and locations of prescribed burns during that fiscal year, and
  • each prescribed burn during that year that was authorized by the Forest Service as an exception under this bill.

Passed Senate without amendmentNov 17, 201682

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Prescribed Burn Approval Act of 2016

(Sec. 3) This bill prohibits the Forest Service from authorizing a prescribed burn (i.e., a planned fire intentionally ignited) on Forest Service land if, for the county or contiguous county in which such land is located, the national fire danger rating system is indicating an extreme fire danger level.

Nonetheless, the Forest Service may authorize a prescribed burn under such a condition if it coordinates with the applicable state government and local fire officials.

At the end of every fiscal year, the Forest Service shall submit a report that describes:

  • the number and locations of prescribed burns during that fiscal year, and
  • each prescribed burn during that year that was authorized by the Forest Service as an exception under this bill.

Introduced in SenateSep 27, 2016

Prescribed Burn Approval Act of 2016

This bill prohibits the Forest Service from authorizing a prescribed burn (i.e., a planned fire intentionally ignited) on Forest Service land if, for the county or contiguous county in which such land is located, the national fire danger rating system is indicating an extreme fire danger level.

Nonetheless, the Forest Service may authorize a prescribed burn under such a condition if it coordinates with the applicable state government and local fire officials.

Prescribed Burn Approval Act of 2016 — Informed