Bills · HR 1213
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1213Public Lands and Natural Resources
Forest Data Modernization Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 11· LAST ACTION FEB 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because healthy, well-managed forests are vital for our environment, economy, and quality of life. Accurate and up-to-date data about forests allows us to make better decisions on everything from fighting wildfires and managing water resources to supporting the timber industry and combating climate change. If this bill becomes law, the government will have a clearer, more complete picture of our forests, including how much carbon they store, which is essential for understanding and addressing global warming.
Without this bill, forest management decisions might continue to be based on older or incomplete information, potentially leading to less effective strategies for conservation, economic development, and climate resilience. Modernizing data collection means better protection for our natural resources, more efficient use of timber, and a stronger foundation for environmental policies that affect everyone.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the forest inventory program to include detailed data collection on 'forest carbon' and to carry out timber products output studies and national woodland owner surveys.
This provision ensures a more comprehensive understanding of forest health, their role in climate regulation, and the economic activities tied to them.
PROVISION 02
Mandates regular updates to the strategic plan for forest data, including plans to use advanced technologies like remote sensing and integrate carbon data, with submissions to Congress every five years.
This keeps forest data collection current, leverages the best available technology, and ensures ongoing oversight and adaptation to new challenges.
PROVISION 03
Ensures all collected forest data is easily accessible to public and private entities, while protecting the confidentiality of private landowner information and forest industry data.
Improved data access empowers a wider range of stakeholders to make informed decisions, balancing transparency with necessary privacy protections.
PROVISION 04
Establishes an office or platform to process and respond to complex data requests from external organizations, with the option to charge fees for these services.
This provision streamlines access for specialized data needs and potentially helps cover the administrative costs associated with fulfilling such requests.
PROVISION 05
Expands the definition of 'remote sensing technologies' to specifically include advanced tools like microwave, LiDAR, hyperspectral, and machine learning for data collection and modeling.
This allows for the use of cutting-edge technology to achieve more accurate and detailed forest inventories.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
D· Washington
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
22
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 1 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 11
Introduced in House
FEB 11
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1213
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 11, 2025
Last actionFeb 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 11, 2025
House BillHR 1213Public Lands and Natural Resources
Forest Data Modernization Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 11, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 11, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
