# 119-hr-4412: Joint Chiefs Reauthorization Act of 2025

119-hr-4412, Joint Chiefs Reauthorization Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (D-CO); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-4412
- Congress: 119
- Title: Joint Chiefs Reauthorization Act of 2025
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-07-15
- Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (D-CO)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**Expands the Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership to add wildfire recovery and strengthen soil and water restoration.** The bill also locks in closer NRCS and Forest Service collaboration and extends the program through 2031. - Land managers and federal agencies will operate more closely. The Natural Resources Conservation Service must consider Forest Service management plans and work with the Forest Service on forestry science using the best available science. - Communities and landscapes hit by fire gain a clear recovery focus. The program now includes recovering from wildfires and adds post-wildfire impacts to the wildfire risk elements that guide projects. - State planners and protected places face tighter alignment and limits. Actions funded must link to State forest action plans or similar priority plans and must follow the Forest Service Roadless Area Conservation rule and the specified parts of federal regulations; the program period is extended through 2031.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6] (R-AZ), 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6] (D-OR), 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- More wildfire and soil projects for landowners: benefit, medium. This bill would add wildfire recovery and soil and water improvement as program goals. If you are an eligible landowner, farmer, rancher, or community partner, you could propose projects for these goals. NRCS would also need to consider Forest Service plans and work with the Forest Service using th…
- Program extended through 2031 for applicants: benefit, low. This bill would extend the program’s timeframe through 2031. Eligible landowners and project sponsors could apply under the extended timeline. The change would take effect upon enactment.
- New limits for projects near roadless areas: mixed, low. If enacted, program projects would need to be consistent with the Forest Service roadless-area rule and related rules. Reviews would also weigh post-wildfire impacts, not just wildfire risk. Actions would need to match your State forest action plan or a similar priority plan. If your project is in…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-10061: Wildfire Response and Readiness Act
- 119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-4412 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4412)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-10061: Wildfire Response and Readiness Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10061)
- [119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9237)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4412 (as of 2026-09-21).