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New Forest Data: Improved Management and Information Access

This act streamlines forest data collection, including carbon in soil and trees, to enhance forest resource management. Citizens and businesses will gain easier access to this information, supporting environmental and forestry economic decisions.
Key points
Improved Forest Data Collection: New measurement methods, including forest carbon levels, will help in more accurate environmental assessments.
Increased Information Accessibility: Forest data will be more readily available to everyone, simplifying planning and decision-making.
Collaboration and New Technologies: The act encourages the use of modern technologies, such as remote sensing, and collaboration with various partners to improve data quality.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1213
Sponsor: Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8]
Process start date: 2025-02-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Forest Data Modernization Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1213.

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 2025-02-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Improved Forest Data Collection: New measurement methods, including forest carbon levels, will help in more accurate environmental assessments.
  • Increased Information Accessibility: Forest data will be more readily available to everyone, simplifying planning and decision-making.
  • Collaboration and New Technologies: The act encourages the use of modern technologies, such as remote sensing, and collaboration with various partners to improve data quality.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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 Agriculture