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Faster Wildfire Risk Reduction and Changes to National Forest Timber Sales.

This law aims to speed up forest fire prevention efforts by allowing private companies to propose projects for removing dead and hazardous vegetation. It also changes how federal timber is sold by significantly raising the value threshold for sales that do not require extensive public advertising. These changes are intended to improve local forest management efficiency and enhance fire safety.
Key points
Facilitates private entities proposing and executing projects to remove dead wood and flammable materials to reduce wildfire hazards.
Raises the value limit for federal timber sales that do not require broad public advertising from $10,000 to $55,000, with annual inflation adjustments.
Requires that at least 10% of the vegetation removed under new stewardship contracts must be dead or dying material (salvage).
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Print number: 118_HR_4717
Sponsor: Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]
Process start date: 2023-07-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Locally Led Restoration Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4717.

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 2023-07-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Facilitates private entities proposing and executing projects to remove dead wood and flammable materials to reduce wildfire hazards.
  • Raises the value limit for federal timber sales that do not require broad public advertising from $10,000 to $55,000, with annual inflation adjustments.
  • Requires that at least 10% of the vegetation removed under new stewardship contracts must be dead or dying material (salvage).
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. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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