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Forest Restoration: Faster Projects, Citizen Involvement, and Funding

This act aims to streamline and accelerate forest restoration projects on federal lands. It allows private individuals or organizations to fund initial analyses, potentially speeding up environmentally crucial actions. Citizens involved in collaborative processes will have a greater say in land management decisions.
Key points
Enables private funding for initial analyses of forest restoration projects, potentially accelerating their implementation.
Establishes a list of third-party contractors for conducting analyses, increasing process efficiency.
Ensures reimbursement to funders from project-generated receipts, if sufficient.
Participants in collaborative processes have the right to intervene in legal disputes and settlement negotiations related to projects.
These provisions are set to expire on January 1, 2033.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_674
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Process start date: 2023-01-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Root and Stem Project Authorization Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_674.

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 2023-01-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Enables private funding for initial analyses of forest restoration projects, potentially accelerating their implementation.
  • Establishes a list of third-party contractors for conducting analyses, increasing process efficiency.
  • Ensures reimbursement to funders from project-generated receipts, if sufficient.
  • Participants in collaborative processes have the right to intervene in legal disputes and settlement negotiations related to projects.
  • These provisions are set to expire on January 1, 2033.
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. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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