# 119-hr-6913: Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act

119-hr-6913, Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2] (D-CA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-6913
- Congress: 119
- Title: Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-12-19
- Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Restoring forests and reducing wildfire risk** across northern California public lands. The bill would create a large restoration area, add many wilderness and Wild and Scenic River protections, and authorize new trails, visitor centers, and a cleanup partnership for lands harmed by illegal cultivation. - Families and neighboring communities: Would aim to reduce wildfire threats and protect water quality across about 871,400 acres through a South Fork Trinity–Mad River Restoration Area and updated fire management plans that emphasize prescribed fire and shaded fuel breaks. - Outdoor visitors and local economies: Would require feasibility studies and possible construction or designation of trails (including a Bigfoot National Recreation Trail and Elk Camp Ridge), authorize visitor centers in Weaverville and Del Norte, and study overnight accommodations near Redwood to expand recreation access. - Tribes, land managers, and local governments: Would create a California Public Land Remediation Partnership to coordinate cleanup of lands degraded by illegal marijuana cultivation and would ensure tribal access for traditional cultural and religious activities, including limited temporary closures at tribal request.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] (D-CA), 2025-12-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28] (D-CA), 2025-12-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] (D-CA), 2025-12-19T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- California land cleanup and jobs: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would create the California Public Land Remediation Partnership to coordinate cleanup of federal lands damaged by illegal cultivation and other illegal activity. The partnership could give grants, enter cooperative agreements, hire staff, and accept funds or services, subject t…
- Forest restoration and fire plans: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would require the Agriculture and Interior Secretaries to send Congress a joint restoration plan and an updated fire management plan within 2 years for the restoration area. The fire plan would, to the maximum extent practicable, include prescribed fire and shaded fuel breaks a…
- More trails, visitor centers, and volunteers: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would direct studies and possible construction of several trails, including a Bigfoot National Recreation Trail study and other feasibility studies to improve motorized and nonmotorized trail access. The Secretary could accept volunteer work and non-Federal contributions to bui…
- New wilderness, rivers, and restoration: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would add many areas in northern California to the National Wilderness System and create new Wild and Scenic River segments. It would establish the South Fork Trinity–Mad River Restoration Area on about 871,414 acres and withdraw that land from public entry, mining claims, and…
- Tribal access, grazing, and agency rules: mixed, low. If enacted, the bill would require the Secretary to ensure Indian Tribes have access to designated lands for traditional cultural and religious uses. At a Tribe's request, the Secretary could temporarily close small parts of designated lands to protect tribal privacy during activities, and closures…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-4275: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-10421: Transforming Education for the Future Act
- 119-hr-3069: Medicare for All Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-6913 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6913)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-4275: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4275)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-10421: Transforming Education for the Future Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10421)
- [119-hr-3069: Medicare for All Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3069)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6913 (as of 2026-04-21).