Expediting Forest Restoration and Recovery Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 22, 2021)
Expediting Forest Restoration and Recovery Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture to expedite the environmental review of hazardous fuel or insect and disease risk reduction projects on certain National Forest System land and prioritize reducing the risks of insect infestations and wildfires over other objectives in forest plans. In addition, the bill directs states to retain good neighbor agreement timber sale revenues and use them for certain restoration services.
What just happenedJul 22, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S5052-5053)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJul 22, 2021
- Jul 22, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S5052-5053)
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee - Jul 22, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate