Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Natural Resources Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This legislation requires that environmental assessments and environmental impact statements for specific forest management activities consider only two alternatives: the proposed activity itself and the alternative of no action. This streamlined approach applies to projects occurring on lands identified as suitable for timber production. The bill aims to simplify the environmental review process for these targeted activities. The provisions are triggered when a forest management activity meets certain criteria, including being developed through a collaborative process , proposed by a resource advisory committee , or covered by a community wildfire protection plan . It also applies if the activity is on lands designated under the Healthy Forests Restoration Act. For the no action alternative , the Secretary concerned must evaluate its potential effects on forest health, wildfire and insect potential, timber production, and potential losses of life and property, among other factors.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchForests, forestry, treesWildlife conservation and habitat protection
Action Versus No Action Act
USA119th CongressHR-184| House
| Updated: 2/7/2025
This legislation requires that environmental assessments and environmental impact statements for specific forest management activities consider only two alternatives: the proposed activity itself and the alternative of no action. This streamlined approach applies to projects occurring on lands identified as suitable for timber production. The bill aims to simplify the environmental review process for these targeted activities. The provisions are triggered when a forest management activity meets certain criteria, including being developed through a collaborative process , proposed by a resource advisory committee , or covered by a community wildfire protection plan . It also applies if the activity is on lands designated under the Healthy Forests Restoration Act. For the no action alternative , the Secretary concerned must evaluate its potential effects on forest health, wildfire and insect potential, timber production, and potential losses of life and property, among other factors.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.