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Streamlining Forest and Federal Land Management Planning

New rules aim to speed up planning and management processes for forests and federal lands. This means government agencies won't need to re-evaluate plans when new endangered species or information emerges, potentially accelerating project implementation on these lands. For citizens, this could mean quicker decisions on land use, but also less flexibility in responding to new environmental discoveries.
Key points
Land management agencies will not be required to re-evaluate plans if a new endangered species is listed or new environmental impact information arises.
Changes apply to both forest lands managed by the Department of Agriculture and federal lands under the Department of the Interior.
The goal is to streamline decision-making processes, potentially speeding up project implementation in these areas.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_598
Sponsor: Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1]
Process start date: 2025-01-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FIR Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_598.

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:

  • Land management agencies will not be required to re-evaluate plans if a new endangered species is listed or new environmental impact information arises.
  • Changes apply to both forest lands managed by the Department of Agriculture and federal lands under the Department of the Interior.
  • The goal is to streamline decision-making processes, potentially speeding up project implementation in these areas.
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. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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