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Improved Forest Management: Fire Protection and Environmental Care

This act aims to streamline the management of national forests to better protect them from fires and care for the environment. Citizens may experience improved air and water quality near forests, as well as increased safety in fire-prone areas. The changes also seek to enhance the efficiency of forest activities through cooperation with local communities.
Key points
Better forest fire protection: New rules aim to reduce fire risks, increasing safety for residents and their property near forested areas.
Cooperation with local communities: Forest management will involve local authorities and residents, potentially leading to better tailored actions for regional needs.
Environmental care: Forest activities will focus on improving water quality, protecting biodiversity, and increasing forest resilience to climate change, benefiting the natural environment.
Faster forest actions: Some activities aimed at reducing fire risks can be implemented more quickly, without lengthy procedures, accelerating forest protection.
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Print number: 118_HR_188
Sponsor: Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]
Process start date: 2023-01-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Proven Forest Management Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_188.

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 2023-01-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Better forest fire protection: New rules aim to reduce fire risks, increasing safety for residents and their property near forested areas.
  • Cooperation with local communities: Forest management will involve local authorities and residents, potentially leading to better tailored actions for regional needs.
  • Environmental care: Forest activities will focus on improving water quality, protecting biodiversity, and increasing forest resilience to climate change, benefiting the natural environment.
  • Faster forest actions: Some activities aimed at reducing fire risks can be implemented more quickly, without lengthy procedures, accelerating forest protection.
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. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-926, Part I.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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