Bills · S 670
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 670Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchForests, forestry, trees
Protect the West Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 20· LAST ACTION FEB 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill is important because it creates a dedicated and flexible funding source specifically for restoring and strengthening natural landscapes, particularly those facing increased threats from climate change like wildfires and water scarcity. If passed, it means more resources will be available to proactively address environmental degradation, improve water quality, protect critical habitats, and reduce the risk of natural disasters that impact communities.
If this bill doesn't pass, these crucial restoration efforts might continue to rely on fragmented or insufficient funding, potentially leading to further environmental decline and increased costs from disaster response rather than prevention. It offers a new approach to funding such projects, aiming for more efficiency and measurable results in addressing pressing environmental challenges.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes the Outdoor and Watershed Restoration Fund, creating a new dedicated account in the U.S. Treasury to fund restoration and resilience projects.
Provides a stable and potentially significant source of funding specifically for critical environmental improvements.
PROVISION 02
Creates a Restoration Fund Advisory Council composed of diverse stakeholders to provide recommendations on fund disbursement, priority setting, and project evaluation.
Ensures that expert and stakeholder input guides funding decisions and promotes project success and accountability.
PROVISION 03
Defines "Restoration and Resilience Projects" as efforts that measurably improve forest conditions, rangeland health, watershed function, or wildlife habitat.
Clearly scopes the fund's purpose to target specific and critical environmental improvements based on scientific methods.
PROVISION 04
Allows for interagency flexibility in meeting matching fund requirements and permits the Secretary of Agriculture to use 'pay-for-performance' contracts to purchase successful project outcomes.
Aims to make funding more efficient, adaptable, and focused on achieving measurable results rather than just funding activities.
PROVISION 05
Mandates annual oversight by the Department of Agriculture's Inspector General, requiring reports on the fund's use, including any abuse or misuse.
Provides a mechanism for accountability and transparency in how federal money is spent on these restoration efforts.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 20
Introduced in Senate
FEB 20
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 670
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 20, 2025
Last actionFeb 20, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 20, 2025
Senate BillS 670Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchForests, forestry, trees
Protect the West Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 20, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 20, 2025
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READING
16 min
COSPONSORS
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