# 119-s-4180: Forest Resources Accountability Act

119-s-4180, Forest Resources Accountability Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO); status introduced (as of 2026-09-10).

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- As of: 2026-09-10
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-4180
- Congress: 119
- Title: Forest Resources Accountability Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-03-24
- Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## Summary

**Protect critical winter wildlife habitat** by banning construction of a year‑round access road through the 680‑acre Berlaimont Estates parcel in the White River National Forest. The bill would also bar federal funds for such access, require access be limited to existing unpaved seasonal routes, and direct the Forest Service to seek acquisition from willing sellers. - Wildlife and visitors: Keeps winter habitat intact on the specified 680‑acre parcel and preserves public enjoyment of the area. - Inholding owners and local users: Restricts access to routes that existed in the record of decision, requires those routes to be unpaved and seasonal, and makes new uses subject to special use permits with enforceable terms. - Utilities and developers: Prohibits approvals, easements, or permits to open, improve, plan, or construct the year‑round road or substantially similar utility corridors on the defined Federal land and bars Federal funds for that access. - Federal agencies and local partners: Contains findings that Forest Service staffing declines have reduced hazardous fuels reduction projects by about 40% and trails maintenance by about 22% across the agency's roughly 193 million acres, and it directs coordination with Colorado, Eagle County, and local land trusts plus a report within 180 days on acquisition efforts.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Protect Berlaimont parcel and limit roads: mixed, low. If enacted, the bill would define the Federal land and the 680-acre Berlaimont Estates parcel in the White River National Forest (record of decision, March 2023). The Secretary of Agriculture would be directed to try to acquire the parcel from willing sellers by purchase, exchange, or donation and…

## Related bills

- 119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026
- 119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
- 119-s-5283: Momnibus Act
- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-s-2823: FAMILY Act

## Sources
- [119-s-4180 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4180)

## Related
- [119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2120)
- [119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5071)
- [119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5022)
- [119-s-5283: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5283)
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
- [119-s-2823: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2823)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4180 (as of 2026-09-10).