Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, Natural Resources Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
The Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2025 empowers the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to permit electrical utilities to cut and remove trees or other vegetation around power lines on specific federal lands. This authority applies to National Forest System lands and lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management , aiming to enhance safety and reduce fire risks. Crucially, this removal can be authorized through a special use permit or easement without requiring a separate timber sale , streamlining the process. However, such activities must remain consistent with applicable land and resource management plans and other environmental laws. If an electrical utility chooses to sell any removed material, the bill mandates that the proceeds from the sale , after deducting transportation costs, must be provided to the Secretary concerned. The bill clarifies that utilities are not obligated to sell the removed materials, but if they do, the revenue sharing provision applies.
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.
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1983-1984)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2492.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1983)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1983)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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.
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1983-1984)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2492.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1983)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1983)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-2492| House
| Updated: 5/14/2025
The Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2025 empowers the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to permit electrical utilities to cut and remove trees or other vegetation around power lines on specific federal lands. This authority applies to National Forest System lands and lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management , aiming to enhance safety and reduce fire risks. Crucially, this removal can be authorized through a special use permit or easement without requiring a separate timber sale , streamlining the process. However, such activities must remain consistent with applicable land and resource management plans and other environmental laws. If an electrical utility chooses to sell any removed material, the bill mandates that the proceeds from the sale , after deducting transportation costs, must be provided to the Secretary concerned. The bill clarifies that utilities are not obligated to sell the removed materials, but if they do, the revenue sharing provision applies.
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.
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1983-1984)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2492.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1983)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1983)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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.
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1983-1984)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2492.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1983)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1983)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.