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Expediting forest management and mandatory detention for non-citizens charged with theft.

Congress is considering two significant bills. The first aims to speed up environmental reviews for forest management projects on federal and Tribal lands, potentially reducing wildfire risks for nearby communities. The second bill mandates that non-citizens charged with theft must be taken into custody by Homeland Security, tightening immigration enforcement policies.
Key points
Faster environmental review processes for forest management projects aimed at reducing the risk of large, destructive wildfires.
Mandatory detention requirement for non-citizens charged with theft in the U.S., impacting immigration enforcement and local justice systems.
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VOTING RESULTS
2025-01-22
51%
For 213
Against 204
Abstain 0
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Status: Adopted
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_53
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8]
Process start date: 2025-01-21
Voting date: 2025-01-22
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 471) to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 5) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HRES_53.

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 2025-01-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Faster environmental review processes for forest management projects aimed at reducing the risk of large, destructive wildfires.
  • Mandatory detention requirement for non-citizens charged with theft in the U.S., impacting immigration enforcement and local justice systems.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 204 (Roll no. 21). (text: CR H268)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Environment Migration Security