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New Forest Road Construction and Removal of Roadless Area Restrictions

This bill cancels the 2001 rule that restricted road building in certain forest areas and requires new roads to be built for fire prevention and forest health. It aims to improve safety for communities near forests by allowing better access for restoration and fire control.
Key points
Nullifies the 2001 'Roadless Area Conservation' rule that limited forest road building.
Mandates road construction to reduce wildfire risks near homes and municipal water sources.
Allows for new roads to support forest restoration and environmental health projects.
Prevents the government from creating similar road-building bans in the future.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7695
Sponsor: Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]
Process start date: 2026-02-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To provide that the final rule titled "Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation" and issued on January 12, 2001 (66 Fed. Reg. 3244) shall have no force or effect and require the Secretary of Agriculture to construct certain roads on National Forest System lands, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7695.

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 2026-02-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Nullifies the 2001 'Roadless Area Conservation' rule that limited forest road building.
  • Mandates road construction to reduce wildfire risks near homes and municipal water sources.
  • Allows for new roads to support forest restoration and environmental health projects.
  • Prevents the government from creating similar road-building bans in the future.
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. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large].

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 2026-03-18.

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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