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Tribal Co-Management in Forestry: New Rules and Opportunities

This act establishes new rules for cooperation between federal agencies and Indian Tribes in managing forest lands. It aims to better utilize indigenous knowledge in conservation and resource management, potentially impacting recreational areas and the natural environment.
Key points
Federal agencies must develop co-management plans with Indian Tribes for historically related lands.
Indian Tribes can enter agreements with the Forest Service to perform forestry activities, including restoration and management.
The act mandates training for federal employees on indigenous knowledge and Tribal history.
Funding of $50 million is authorized for 2026-2030 to implement these activities.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3444
Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]
Process start date: 2025-05-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Tribal Self-Determination and Co-Management in Forestry Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3444.

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 2025-05-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal agencies must develop co-management plans with Indian Tribes for historically related lands.
  • Indian Tribes can enter agreements with the Forest Service to perform forestry activities, including restoration and management.
  • The act mandates training for federal employees on indigenous knowledge and Tribal history.
  • Funding of $50 million is authorized for 2026-2030 to implement these activities.
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. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2].

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 2025-12-22.

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.

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Environment Agriculture Local Government