Proven Forest Management Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Representative McClintock
In Committee
Summary
Streamlines forest management to reduce wildfire fuels and boost ecosystem resilience.
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It sets how the Departments of Agriculture and the Interior must plan and run projects on National Forest System land and certain public lands, requires coordination with local and tribal partners, and requires post-project ground-condition standards and monitoring.
- Local officials, Tribal governments, and fire departments gain a formal role in planning and coordinating treatments.
- Agencies must aim for multiple ecosystem benefits like fuel reduction, biodiversity, and improved water quality but may waive that requirement if the costs are excessive.
- Creates a National Environmental Policy Act categorical exclusion for fuel-reduction activities up to 10,000 acres, including up to 3,000 acres of mechanical thinning, and allows contracts with qualified entities for fuel reduction, erosion control, reforestation, and Stream Environment Zone restoration on federal and non-federal land.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Faster fuel-reduction projects on National Forests
If enacted, some fuel-reduction projects on National Forest land could skip full NEPA review. Projects could be up to 10,000 acres, with no more than 3,000 acres of mechanical thinning. Plans would need coordination with local governments and other interested groups. Projects must follow the forest plan and aim to cut fuels, protect water, and maintain biodiversity, unless costs are excessive. The Secretary would set ground-disturbance standards and do monitoring. The change would take effect upon enactment.
New forest fuel contracts for small businesses
If enacted, the Secretary could sign contracts and cooperative deals within land adjustment programs. Work could cover fuel reduction, erosion control, reforestation, and stream zone restoration. Projects could occur on Federal land and some non-Federal land inside those programs. Qualified contractors, nonprofits, and landowners could compete for this work. The bill would not set pay rates or provide new money. Authority would start upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
McClintock
CA • R
Cosponsors
Calvert
CA • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
LaMalfa
CA • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Valadao
CA • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Stauber
MN • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Issa
CA • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Kiley (CA)
CA • R
Sponsored 1/7/2025
Zinke
MT • R
Sponsored 1/9/2025
Obernolte
CA • R
Sponsored 1/13/2025
Roll Call Votes
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