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Faster Forest Protection: Insects, Diseases, and Wildfire Resilience

This act aims to speed up forest protection efforts by increasing the area where quick action can be taken against insect infestations, diseases, and wildfires. This means healthier forests and potentially reduced risks of large fires, impacting citizens' safety and environmental quality.
Key points
Increases the area limit for rapid protective actions from 3,000 to 10,000 acres for insect and disease threats.
Expands the types of fire regimes where quick wildfire resilience projects can be implemented to include all five categories (I to V).
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Additional Information
RAPID Act
Print number: HR 4541
Sponsor: Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7]
Process start date: 2021-07-19