Bills · HR 179
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 179Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchForests, forestry, trees
Proven Forest Management Act of 2025
INTRO JAN 3· LAST ACTION JAN 8
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because the health and safety of our nation's forests have a significant impact on millions of Americans. With increasing concerns about severe wildfires, particularly in the Western U.S., legislation focused on implementing "proven" management techniques could be crucial in preventing future disasters, protecting homes and lives, and reducing widespread smoke pollution. It could also influence the availability of timber and other forest products, affecting jobs and local economies.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more proactive and effective management of forests, resulting in healthier ecosystems, fewer catastrophic fires, and more sustainably managed resources. If it doesn't pass, existing management approaches might continue without the proposed updates, potentially leading to ongoing challenges with forest health, continued high wildfire risks, and less efficient use of natural resources, impacting both environmental quality and economic stability.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Streamlines environmental review processes for forest health projects on federal lands.
This aims to speed up critical projects like thinning and prescribed burns that reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health.
PROVISION 02
Prioritizes and mandates the use of specific, scientifically-backed forest management techniques across federal forests.
This ensures that federal forest management focuses on effective, evidence-based methods for ecological restoration and wildfire prevention.
PROVISION 03
Increases or reallocates funding for active forest management activities such as wildfire mitigation and reforestation.
This provides necessary financial resources to implement large-scale forest health and restoration projects efficiently.
PROVISION 04
Promotes enhanced collaboration among federal agencies, state, local, and tribal governments in forest management planning and execution.
This seeks to achieve more coordinated and effective management strategies across different land jurisdictions and stakeholders.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 8
R· California
YRS IN OFFICE
17
BILLS LED
26
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 8 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
12 EVENTSJAN 8
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-430, Part I.
JAN 8
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-430, Part I.
JUL 23
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
JUL 23
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 179
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedJan 3, 2025
Last actionJan 8, 2026
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025
House BillHR 179Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchForests, forestry, trees
Proven Forest Management Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 8, 2026
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