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Streamlining Forest Management: Faster Conservation Projects

New rules aim to speed up forest management activities, such as wildfire prevention or pest control, by reducing bureaucracy. This means that projects carried out jointly by different federal agencies can be implemented more quickly, potentially impacting safety and environmental conditions in forest areas. These changes do not apply to protected areas like wilderness.
Key points
Faster Forest Actions: Federal agencies can implement joint forest projects, like fire prevention, more quickly.
Less Bureaucracy: Some forest projects won't require lengthy environmental reviews if another agency has already approved them.
Wilderness Protection: The changes do not apply to protected wilderness areas, where stricter rules remain.
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Print number: 117_HR_4623
Sponsor: Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2]
Process start date: 2021-07-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Commonsense Coordination Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4623.

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 2021-07-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Faster Forest Actions: Federal agencies can implement joint forest projects, like fire prevention, more quickly.
  • Less Bureaucracy: Some forest projects won't require lengthy environmental reviews if another agency has already approved them.
  • Wilderness Protection: The changes do not apply to protected wilderness areas, where stricter rules remain.
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. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

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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