Fix Our Forests Act
- Introduced Jan 16
- Committee Jan 16
- Passed House Jan 23
- Passed Senate Next
- To President Not yet
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Where it stands
Passed House, Jan 23, 2025Next: Senate vote
600d ago Mar 6, 2025: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-27.
Final votes
House 279-141
1 roll call on this bill
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Votes
House roll 25
On Passage
R 215-0 D 64-141
279-141
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Summary
Fix Our Forests Act
Full summary4 paragraphs
This bill establishes requirements for managing forests on federal land, including requirements concerning reducing wildfire threats, expediting the review of certain forest management projects, and implementing forest management projects and other activities.
Specifically, the bill (1) designates certain firesheds at high risk for wildfires as fireshed management areas; (2) directs the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Geological Survey to jointly establish an interagency Fireshed Center that is responsible for duties related to assessing and predicting fire, including maintaining a fireshed registry on a publicly accessible website that provides interactive geospatial data on individual firesheds; and (3) makes other requirements related to reducing wildfire.
Next, the bill expedites the review of certain forest management projects under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 and exempts certain activities from NEPA review. It also establishes intra-agency strike teams to accelerate the review and any interagency consultation processes under NEPA, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and the National Historic Preservation Act. It also limits consultation requirements concerning threatened and endangered species under the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 and the Federal Land Management and Policy Act of 1976. Finally, it limits litigation involving fireshed management projects and limits remedies that courts may provide.
Additionally, the bill supports reducing community wildfire risks, carrying out forest restoration and stewardship activities (including watershed protection and restoration), conducting biochar demonstration projects, advancing technologies to address forest wildfires, and assisting wildland firefighters and their families.
Library of Congress summary, Jan 16, 2025
Summary versions
- Introduced in HouseJan 16, 2025
Actions
- SenateCommittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-27.Mar 6, 2025
- SenateReceived in the Senate.Jan 28, 2025
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Jan 23, 2025
- HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 279 - 141 (Roll no. 25). (text: CR H321-333)Jan 23, 2025
- HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H346-347)Jan 23, 2025
- HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 471, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Peters demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.Jan 23, 2025
- HouseThe House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.Jan 23, 2025
- HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.Jan 23, 2025
- HouseThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 471.Jan 23, 2025
- HouseDEBATE - 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, 2025
- HouseDEBATE - 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, 2025
- HouseGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 471.Jan 23, 2025
All actions19
- HouseThe Speaker designated the Honorable Dale W. Strong to act as Chairman of the Committee.Jan 23, 2025
- HouseHouse 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, 2025
- HouseRule 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, 2025
- HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 53. (consideration: CR H312-335)Jan 23, 2025
- HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 53 Reported to House. 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 21, 2025
- HouseIntroduced in HouseJan 16, 2025
- HouseReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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.Jan 16, 2025
Bill record
Text versions2
- Engrossed in HouseJan 23, 2025PDF: Engrossed in House
- Introduced in HouseJan 16, 2025PDF: Introduced in House
Committees4
- Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry CommitteeReferred
- Subcommittee: Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology SubcommitteeHearings By (subcommittee)
- House Science, Space, and Technology CommitteeReferred To Jan 16, 2025
- House Agriculture CommitteeReferred To Jan 16, 2025
- House Natural Resources CommitteeReferred To Jan 16, 2025
Sponsor and cosponsors56 cosponsors
- Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR-4)Sponsor, Jan 16, 2025
- Adam Gray (D-CA-13)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Ami Bera (D-CA-6)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Andy Barr (R-KY-6)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Brittany Pettersen (D-CO-7)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Celeste Maloy (R-UT-2)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Darrell Issa (R-CA-48)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- David Valadao (R-CA-22)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Doug LaMalfa (R-CA-1)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Dusty Johnson (R-SD)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Earl Carter (R-GA-1)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-2)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- George Whitesides (D-CA-27)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Harriet Hageman (R-WY)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- J. Correa (D-CA-46)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Jared Golden (D-ME-2)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Jeff Crank (R-CO-5)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Jeff Hurd (R-CO-3)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA-2)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Jim Costa (D-CA-21)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- John Garamendi (D-CA-8)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- John Joyce (R-PA-13)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Josh Harder (D-CA-9)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Kevin Mullin (D-CA-15)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Lauren Boebert (R-CO-4)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Mark Amodei (R-NV-2)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Mike Collins (R-GA-10)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Mike Ezell (R-MS-4)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Mike Thompson (D-CA-4)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Nicholas Begich (R-AK)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Paul Gosar (R-AZ-9)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Pete Stauber (R-MN-8)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Russell Fry (R-SC-7)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Ryan Zinke (R-MT-1)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Scott Peters (D-CA-50)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Steny Hoyer (D-MD-5)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Susie Lee (D-NV-3)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Thomas Tiffany (R-WI-7)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Tim Walberg (R-MI-5)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Tom McClintock (R-CA-5)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Vince Fong (R-CA-20)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Young Kim (R-CA-40)OriginalJoined Jan 16, 2025
- Addison McDowell (R-NC-6)Joined Jan 21, 2025
- Cliff Bentz (R-OR-2)Joined Jan 21, 2025
- Dan Newhouse (R-WA-4)Joined Jan 21, 2025
- Ken Calvert (R-CA-41)Joined Jan 21, 2025
- Kevin Kiley (R-CA-3)Joined Jan 21, 2025
- Robert Wittman (R-VA-1)Joined Jan 21, 2025
- Thomas Suozzi (D-NY-3)Joined Jan 21, 2025
- Tony Wied (R-WI-8)Joined Jan 21, 2025
- Wesley Hunt (R-TX-38)Joined Jan 21, 2025
- J. Hill (R-AR-2)Joined Jan 22, 2025
- Mark Messmer (R-IN-8)Joined Jan 22, 2025
- Mike Kennedy (R-UT-3)Joined Jan 22, 2025
- Pete Sessions (R-TX-17)Joined Jan 23, 2025
Amendments2
- H.Amdt. 3Jan 23, 2025An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 119-1 to allow the U.S. Forest Service to approve the removal of hazardous trees near power lines on federal land without requiring a timber sale, easing a serious threat that has in the past been a major cause of destructive wildfires.On agreeing to the Carbajal amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
- H.Amdt. 2Jan 23, 2025An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 119-1 to strike carbon sequestration and ecosystem services prioritization from section 301 biochar demonstration projects.On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
Cost estimates and reports0
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Titles2
Short titles
- Fix Our Forests ActShort Title(s) as Passed House
Official titles
- To expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes.Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Subjects50
Policy area
Legislative subjects
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAgricultural practices and innovationsAlternative and renewable resourcesBuilding constructionCaliforniaClimate change and greenhouse gasesCommunity life and organizationComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightData collection, sharing, protectionDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of the InteriorEcologyEmergency planning and evacuationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelForests, forestry, treesGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHorticulture and plantsIndian lands and resources rightsIntergovernmental relationsInternet, web applications, social mediaJudicial procedure and administrationJudicial review and appealsLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsMotor fuelsNevadaPublic contracts and procurementPublic participation and lobbyingPublic-private cooperationResearch and developmentRoads and highwaysRural conditions and developmentSoil pollutionState and local financeState and local government operationsSupply chainTechnology transfer and commercializationWater use and supplyWatershedsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection
Related bills4
- H.R. 4671 119th, Related bill Ensuring Casualty Assistance for our Firefighters Act
- H.Res. 53 119th, Related bill, Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 471) to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 5) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 598 119th, Related bill FIR Act
- H.R. 2405 119th, Related bill The White Oak Resilience Act
Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 27, 2026.