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Proven Forest Management Act of 2022

USA118th CongressHR-188| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2024
Tom McClintock

Tom McClintock

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (7)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Kevin Kiley (Republican)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Proven Forest Management Act of 2022 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA), when conducting a forest management activity on National Forest System land, to coordinate with impacted parties to increase efficiency and maximize the compatibility of management practices across such land. USDA shall conduct such an activity on National Forest System land in a manner that attains multiple ecosystem benefits, including reducing forest fuels and maintaining biological diversity. However, a forest management activity shall not be conducted if the costs associated with attaining such benefits are excessive. Additionally, the USDA shall (1) establish any post-program ground condition criteria for a ground disturbance caused by a forest management activity required by the applicable forest plan, and (2) provide for monitoring to ascertain the attainment of relevant post-program conditions. The bill categorically excludes certain forest management activities for reducing forest fuels from certain environmental impact requirements. USDA or the Department of the Interior, as appropriate, in conjunction with land adjustment programs, may enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with a qualified entity to provide for fuel reduction, erosion control, reforestation, Stream Environment Zone restoration, and similar management activities on federal lands and nonfederal lands within such programs.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5218
Proven Forest Management Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4231
Proven Forest Management Act of 2021
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2023
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.
Feb 21, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
May 23, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 1, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
Jun 13, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 13, 2023
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.
Jun 13, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 17.
Dec 18, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-926, Part I.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5218
    Proven Forest Management Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4231
    Proven Forest Management Act of 2021


  • January 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2023
    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.


  • February 21, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • May 23, 2023
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • June 1, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.


  • June 13, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 13, 2023
    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.


  • June 13, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 17.


  • December 18, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-926, Part I.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

EcologyEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchForests, forestry, treesLand use and conservationPublic contracts and procurementWater qualityWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Proven Forest Management Act of 2022

USA118th CongressHR-188| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2024
Proven Forest Management Act of 2022 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA), when conducting a forest management activity on National Forest System land, to coordinate with impacted parties to increase efficiency and maximize the compatibility of management practices across such land. USDA shall conduct such an activity on National Forest System land in a manner that attains multiple ecosystem benefits, including reducing forest fuels and maintaining biological diversity. However, a forest management activity shall not be conducted if the costs associated with attaining such benefits are excessive. Additionally, the USDA shall (1) establish any post-program ground condition criteria for a ground disturbance caused by a forest management activity required by the applicable forest plan, and (2) provide for monitoring to ascertain the attainment of relevant post-program conditions. The bill categorically excludes certain forest management activities for reducing forest fuels from certain environmental impact requirements. USDA or the Department of the Interior, as appropriate, in conjunction with land adjustment programs, may enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with a qualified entity to provide for fuel reduction, erosion control, reforestation, Stream Environment Zone restoration, and similar management activities on federal lands and nonfederal lands within such programs.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5218
Proven Forest Management Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4231
Proven Forest Management Act of 2021
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2023
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.
Feb 21, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
May 23, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 1, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
Jun 13, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 13, 2023
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.
Jun 13, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 17.
Dec 18, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-926, Part I.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5218
    Proven Forest Management Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4231
    Proven Forest Management Act of 2021


  • January 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2023
    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.


  • February 21, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • May 23, 2023
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • June 1, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.


  • June 13, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 13, 2023
    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.


  • June 13, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 17.


  • December 18, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-926, Part I.
Tom McClintock

Tom McClintock

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (7)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Kevin Kiley (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
EcologyEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchForests, forestry, treesLand use and conservationPublic contracts and procurementWater qualityWildlife conservation and habitat protection