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119-hr-4041119th Congress
To exempt certain forest management activities in Yosemite National Park from requirements of section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.
Sponsored By: Representative McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]
Introduced
Summary
Streamlines environmental review for specific forest management in Yosemite National Park. This bill would designate a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act for the planning, approval, and execution of fuels removal activities, including brush removal, and for reforestation activities inside Yosemite. Those listed actions would not require preparation of an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement under NEPA Section 102.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Faster Yosemite forest work, less review
If enacted, this bill would let Yosemite park staff plan, approve, and carry out fuels removal and reforestation without preparing an environmental assessment or impact statement. It would include brush removal. This would apply only inside Yosemite National Park and would take effect upon enactment. Projects could move faster, but public review and comment would be reduced.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]
CA • R
Cosponsors
Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]
CA • R
Sponsored 6/26/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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