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Tribal Forest Protection: Expanded Scope and Funding for Restoration

This act broadens the scope of activities aimed at protecting and restoring forest lands and rangelands belonging to Native American tribes. This enhances the ability to manage these areas, potentially impacting local environment and economy. Financial resources are also allocated for these purposes.
Key points
Expanded definition of tribal lands covered, including Alaska Native Corporation lands.
Ability to undertake projects for both protection and restoration of forest and rangelands, supporting better utilization.
Establishment of criteria for projects on federal lands significant to tribes, facilitating cooperation.
Authorization of $15 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2031 to carry out the act's objectives.
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Status: Passed Senate
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_719
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Process start date: 2025-02-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Tribal Forest Protection Act Amendments Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_719.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Expanded definition of tribal lands covered, including Alaska Native Corporation lands.
  • Ability to undertake projects for both protection and restoration of forest and rangelands, supporting better utilization.
  • Establishment of criteria for projects on federal lands significant to tribes, facilitating cooperation.
  • Authorization of $15 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2031 to carry out the act's objectives.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Passed Senate.

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 Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8689; text: CR S8689)

Is this summary verified?

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

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