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Local Forest Restoration and Wildfire Prevention Act

This act aims to streamline efforts to remove flammable materials from forests, potentially reducing wildfire risks. It facilitates collaboration with private entities and raises the threshold for timber sales requiring public advertisement, which may speed up processes. Citizens could experience increased safety in fire-prone areas and quicker responses to forest issues.
Key points
Simplifies engagement for private entities in removing hazardous fuels from forests, potentially reducing wildfire risks.
Increases the timber sale advertisement threshold from $10,000 to $55,000, with annual inflation adjustments.
Requires at least 10% of removed vegetation to be salvageable material (e.g., wildfire kill, beetle kill, dead or dying organic material).
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3637
Sponsor: Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]
Process start date: 2025-05-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Locally Led Restoration Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3637.

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 2025-05-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Simplifies engagement for private entities in removing hazardous fuels from forests, potentially reducing wildfire risks.
  • Increases the timber sale advertisement threshold from $10,000 to $55,000, with annual inflation adjustments.
  • Requires at least 10% of removed vegetation to be salvageable material (e.g., wildfire kill, beetle kill, dead or dying organic material).
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. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

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

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