Bills · HR 3559
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3559Public Lands and Natural Resources
Save Our Forests Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 21· LAST ACTION MAY 21
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses concerns about the capacity of the Forest Service to manage and protect vast areas of national forests. If passed, it would ensure more personnel are available for critical tasks like wildfire prevention, ecological restoration, and maintaining recreational facilities. This could lead to healthier forests, reduced wildfire risk, and improved outdoor experiences for the public.
Without this bill, the Forest Service might continue to operate with staffing shortages, potentially hindering its ability to effectively manage our public lands, respond to environmental challenges like climate change, and implement projects already funded by other major laws. The bill ensures continuity and strengthens the workforce responsible for stewarding these vital natural resources.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to increase Forest Service staffing within 30 days of the bill becoming law.
This directly addresses potential understaffing issues, aiming to improve the agency's capacity to manage national forests.
PROVISION 02
Mandates the reinstatement of Forest Service employees terminated between January 20, 2025, and the bill's enactment date.
This provision offers job security and re-employment to specific individuals, potentially restoring experienced personnel to the agency.
PROVISION 03
Directs the Forest Service to continue all authorized projects funded under specific existing laws, like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act.
This ensures that important ongoing conservation, infrastructure, and recreation projects in national forests are not halted or delayed.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 21
Introduced in House
MAY 21
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3559
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 21, 2025
Last actionMay 21, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 21, 2025
House BillHR 3559Public Lands and Natural Resources
Save Our Forests Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 21, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 21, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
31
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
