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Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 16, 2021Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 4489

National Forest Restoration and Remediation Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Dec 8, 2021)

National Forest Restoration and Remediation Act

This bill modifies the treatment of monies collected by the United States arising out of certain Forest Service activities.

The bill directs the Department of the Treasury to invest in interest-bearing obligations all monies that were previously collected by the United States in forfeitures, judgments, compromises, or settlements related to Forest Service activities, provided the amounts are not required to meet current withdrawals. The bill makes available the interest earned to cover the costs of work rendered necessary by the action which led to the forfeiture, judgment, compromise, or settlement.

What just happenedDec 9, 2021

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8](D-WA)Sponsor
4 cosponsors2 D2 R
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  1. Dec 9, 2021IntroReferral

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

    Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
  2. Dec 8, 2021FloorH38310

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

  3. Dec 8, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 42 (Roll no. 410). (text: CR H7490)

  4. Dec 8, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 42 (Roll no. 410).(text: CR H7490)

  5. Dec 8, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7531-7532)

  6. Dec 8, 2021FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Dec 8, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4489.

  8. Dec 8, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7490-7492)

  9. Dec 8, 2021FloorH30300

    Mr. Scott, David moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. Dec 7, 2021CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 146.

  11. Dec 7, 2021CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 117-204.

    Agriculture Committee
  12. Dec 7, 2021Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 117-204.

    Agriculture Committee
  13. Oct 21, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Agriculture Committee
  14. Oct 21, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Agriculture Committee
  15. Oct 21, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry Discharged.

    Agriculture Committee
  16. Aug 11, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

    Forestry Subcommittee
  17. Jul 16, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    Agriculture Committee
  18. Jul 16, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Jul 16, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseDec 8, 202153

National Forest Restoration and Remediation Act

This bill modifies the treatment of monies collected by the United States arising out of certain Forest Service activities.

The bill directs the Department of the Treasury to invest in interest-bearing obligations all monies that were previously collected by the United States in forfeitures, judgments, compromises, or settlements related to Forest Service activities, provided the amounts are not required to meet current withdrawals. The bill makes available the interest earned to cover the costs of work rendered necessary by the action which led to the forfeiture, judgment, compromise, or settlement.

Reported to HouseDec 7, 20217

National Forest Restoration and Remediation Act

This bill modifies the treatment of monies collected by the United States arising out of certain Forest Service activities.

The bill directs the Department of the Treasury to invest in interest-bearing obligations all monies that were previously collected by the United States in forfeitures, judgments, compromises, or settlements related to Forest Service activities, provided the amounts are not required to meet current withdrawals. The bill makes available the interest earned to cover the costs of work rendered necessary by the action which led to the forfeiture, judgment, compromise, or settlement.

Introduced in HouseJul 16, 2021

National Forest Restoration and Remediation Act

This bill modifies the treatment of monies collected by the United States arising out of certain Forest Service activities.

The bill directs the Department of the Treasury to invest in interest-bearing obligations all monies that were previously collected by the United States in forfeitures, judgments, compromises, or settlements related to Forest Service activities, provided the amounts are not required to meet current withdrawals. The bill makes available the interest earned to cover the costs of work rendered necessary by the action which led to the forfeiture, judgment, compromise, or settlement.

National Forest Restoration and Remediation Act — Informed