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Expediting Forest Restoration and Recovery Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2437| Senate 
| Updated: 7/22/2021
John Thune

John Thune

Republican Senator

South Dakota

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Expediting Forest Restoration and Recovery Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Agriculture to expedite the environmental review of hazardous fuel or insect and disease risk reduction projects on certain National Forest System land and prioritize reducing the risks of insect infestations and wildfires over other objectives in forest plans. In addition, the bill directs states to retain good neighbor agreement timber sale revenues and use them for certain restoration services.
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Jul 22, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jul 22, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S5052-5053)
  • July 22, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 22, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S5052-5053)

Environmental Protection

Expediting Forest Restoration and Recovery Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2437| Senate 
| Updated: 7/22/2021
Expediting Forest Restoration and Recovery Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Agriculture to expedite the environmental review of hazardous fuel or insect and disease risk reduction projects on certain National Forest System land and prioritize reducing the risks of insect infestations and wildfires over other objectives in forest plans. In addition, the bill directs states to retain good neighbor agreement timber sale revenues and use them for certain restoration services.
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Timeline
Jul 22, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jul 22, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S5052-5053)
  • July 22, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 22, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S5052-5053)
John Thune

John Thune

Republican Senator

South Dakota

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted