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Faster Forest Protection Against Wildfires and Drought

This act aims to speed up actions on federal lands to better protect them from wildfires and drought effects. This means forest management activities, like clearing excess vegetation, can be implemented more quickly, potentially reducing the risk of large fires and improving water availability for communities.
Key points
Facilitates and accelerates actions to prevent wildfires and mitigate drought effects on federal lands.
Allows for quicker forest work, such as removing fire hazards, without lengthy environmental assessments.
Activities can cover areas up to 10,000 acres, and up to 30,000 acres in severe drought conditions.
The goal is to protect drinking water sources, improve forest health, and increase water resources.
The act does not apply to protected areas like wilderness or where timber harvesting is prohibited.
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Print number: 117_HR_4518
Sponsor: Rep. Herrell, Yvette [R-NM-2]
Process start date: 2021-07-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Wildfire Prevention and Drought Mitigation Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4518.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Facilitates and accelerates actions to prevent wildfires and mitigate drought effects on federal lands.
  • Allows for quicker forest work, such as removing fire hazards, without lengthy environmental assessments.
  • Activities can cover areas up to 10,000 acres, and up to 30,000 acres in severe drought conditions.
  • The goal is to protect drinking water sources, improve forest health, and increase water resources.
  • The act does not apply to protected areas like wilderness or where timber harvesting is prohibited.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Herrell, Yvette [R-NM-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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