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FIRE Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2585| House 
| Updated: 6/15/2021
Dusty Johnson

Dusty Johnson

Republican Representative

South Dakota

Cosponsors (4)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Liz Cheney (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Forestry Improvements to Restore the Environment Act of 2021 or the FIRE Act of 2021 This bill provides for salvage activities after a wildfire is contained on certain National Forest System lands. No later than 60 days after a wildfire is contained on such lands (1) the Forest Service, to the maximum extent practicable, shall complete a survey of the lands that were impacted by such wildfire; and (2) the Department of Agriculture (USDA) shall convert the timber sales applicable to such lands that were impacted by such wildfire to salvage sales. The bill designates a categorical exclusion for forest management activities where the primary purpose of the activity is for roadside salvage activities that allow for the removal of hazard trees that are within 200 feet of a roadway center line. Activities carried out pursuant to this bill shall be subject to judicial review in the same manner as authorized hazardous fuels reduction projects. A court may not order a preliminary injunction enjoining the USDA from proceeding with timber sales authorized under this bill.
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Timeline
Apr 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 15, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Jun 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Dec 20, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3092
Signed by President.
  • April 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 15, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • June 9, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.


  • June 15, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.


  • December 20, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3092
    Signed by President.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental regulatory proceduresFiresForests, forestry, treesJudicial review and appealsPublic contracts and procurement

FIRE Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2585| House 
| Updated: 6/15/2021
Forestry Improvements to Restore the Environment Act of 2021 or the FIRE Act of 2021 This bill provides for salvage activities after a wildfire is contained on certain National Forest System lands. No later than 60 days after a wildfire is contained on such lands (1) the Forest Service, to the maximum extent practicable, shall complete a survey of the lands that were impacted by such wildfire; and (2) the Department of Agriculture (USDA) shall convert the timber sales applicable to such lands that were impacted by such wildfire to salvage sales. The bill designates a categorical exclusion for forest management activities where the primary purpose of the activity is for roadside salvage activities that allow for the removal of hazard trees that are within 200 feet of a roadway center line. Activities carried out pursuant to this bill shall be subject to judicial review in the same manner as authorized hazardous fuels reduction projects. A court may not order a preliminary injunction enjoining the USDA from proceeding with timber sales authorized under this bill.
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Timeline
Apr 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 15, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Jun 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Dec 20, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3092
Signed by President.
  • April 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 15, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • June 9, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.


  • June 15, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.


  • December 20, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3092
    Signed by President.
Dusty Johnson

Dusty Johnson

Republican Representative

South Dakota

Cosponsors (4)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Liz Cheney (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental regulatory proceduresFiresForests, forestry, treesJudicial review and appealsPublic contracts and procurement