US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 471Passed Origin Chamber

Fix Our Forests Act

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Overview

The Fix Our Forests Act aims to improve forest management on federal and public lands, as well as Tribal lands, by streamlining processes, reducing wildfire risks, and promoting collaboration. It establishes a Fireshed Center to assess and predict wildfire threats, expedites environmental reviews, limits certain consultation requirements, and supports community wildfire risk reduction. The bill also includes provisions for biochar innovation, white oak restoration, and firefighter support.

Key provisions

Establishes a Fireshed Center to assess and predict wildfire risks across landscape-scale areas.
Expedites environmental reviews for forest management projects under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Limits consultation requirements related to threatened and endangered species.
Designates high-priority firesheds for targeted management.
Supports community wildfire risk reduction programs and initiatives.
Promotes collaborative agreements between federal agencies and Tribal governments.
Includes provisions for biochar innovation and white oak restoration.
Streamlines litigation processes related to fireshed management projects.

Who is affected

Federal Agencies (Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, USGS, DOI)
Tribal Governments
State Governments
Local Governments
Wildland Firefighters and their Families

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Legislative history

23 recorded actions · showing the most recent 12

Jan 23, 2025House

The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

Jan 23, 2025House

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Jan 23, 2025House

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 471.

Jan 23, 2025House

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 53, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Carbajal amendment No. 2.

Jan 23, 2025House

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 53, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 1.

Jan 23, 2025House

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 471.

Jan 23, 2025House

The Speaker designated the Honorable Dale W. Strong to act as Chairman of the Committee.

Jan 23, 2025House

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 53 and Rule XVIII.

Jan 23, 2025House

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 471 and S. 5. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 471 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of S. 5 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to commit.

Jan 23, 2025House

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 53. (consideration: CR H312-335)

Jan 28, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate.

Mar 6, 2025Senate

Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-27.

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