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Boosting Education and Employment via National Forest Timber Sales

This act aims to improve the financial stability of counties with national forest lands by ensuring a dependable revenue source from timber sales. This is intended to support local employment and education, while also streamlining forest management and reducing wildfire risks. Citizens may benefit from better-funded local services and economic stability in forest-dependent regions.
Key points
Counties with national forest lands will receive stable revenues from timber sales, supporting local budgets, education, and employment.
Forest Active Management Areas will be established to accelerate timber harvesting and ensure consistent revenue streams.
Environmental review processes for forest projects will be streamlined and expedited, with disputes resolved through arbitration instead of litigation.
Increased use of external contractors for project preparation and extension of forest stewardship contract durations to 20 years.
Timber sale revenues will fund payments to counties, forest funds, and management costs, with remaining funds going to the Treasury.
Fire suppression definition expanded to include reforestation and rehabilitation after fires, and removal of forest roads will require public approval.
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Print number: 117_HR_8091
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Process start date: 2022-06-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FORESTS Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8091.

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 2022-06-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Counties with national forest lands will receive stable revenues from timber sales, supporting local budgets, education, and employment.
  • Forest Active Management Areas will be established to accelerate timber harvesting and ensure consistent revenue streams.
  • Environmental review processes for forest projects will be streamlined and expedited, with disputes resolved through arbitration instead of litigation.
  • Increased use of external contractors for project preparation and extension of forest stewardship contract durations to 20 years.
  • Timber sale revenues will fund payments to counties, forest funds, and management costs, with remaining funds going to the Treasury.
  • Fire suppression definition expanded to include reforestation and rehabilitation after fires, and removal of forest roads will require public approval.
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. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5].

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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