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Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2492| House 
| Updated: 5/14/2025
Salud O. Carbajal

Salud O. Carbajal

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Jim Costa (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

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.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6012
Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2023
Jan 30, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-349
Introduced in Senate
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 31, 2025
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.
Apr 18, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
May 13, 2025
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 13, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1983-1984)
May 13, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2492.
May 13, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1983)
May 13, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1983)
May 13, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 14, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6012
    Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2023


  • January 30, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-349
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 31, 2025
    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.


  • April 18, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.


  • May 13, 2025
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • May 13, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1983-1984)


  • May 13, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2492.


  • May 13, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1983)


  • May 13, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1983)


  • May 13, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 14, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 119-349: Fire-Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2025
Electric power generation and transmissionFiresForests, forestry, treesLicensing and registrations

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.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6012
Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2023
Jan 30, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-349
Introduced in Senate
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 31, 2025
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.
Apr 18, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
May 13, 2025
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 13, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1983-1984)
May 13, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2492.
May 13, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1983)
May 13, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1983)
May 13, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 14, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6012
    Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2023


  • January 30, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-349
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 31, 2025
    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.


  • April 18, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.


  • May 13, 2025
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • May 13, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1983-1984)


  • May 13, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2492.


  • May 13, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1983)


  • May 13, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1983)


  • May 13, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 14, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Salud O. Carbajal

Salud O. Carbajal

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Jim Costa (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 119-349: Fire-Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Electric power generation and transmissionFiresForests, forestry, treesLicensing and registrations