Save Our Forests Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 22, 2021)
Save Our Forests Act of 2021
This bill directs the Forest Service to fill vacancies in National Forests and Grasslands for Forest Service recreation management and planning staff, including recreation technicians, recreation officers, and natural resource managers.
In seeking to fill vacancies, the Forest Service shall prioritize filling vacancies in National Forests and Grasslands that (1) are at high or very high risk of wildfires, and (2) are located in or near the wildland-urban interface.
The Forest Service may provide the opportunity for any individual who fills a vacancy to receive training and certification as a Forest Protection Officer.
What just happenedOct 6, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 22, 2021
- Oct 6, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Forestry Subcommittee - Sep 22, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture Committee - Sep 22, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 22, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House