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Forest Resources Accountability Act

USA119th CongressS-4180| Senate 
| Updated: 3/24/2026
Michael F. Bennet

Michael F. Bennet

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Forest Resources Accountability Act," aims to prohibit a specific road construction project within the White River National Forest in Colorado, primarily to protect critical winter wildlife habitat . The bill's findings highlight a significant decrease in Forest Service staffing, leading to reduced hazardous fuels reduction, trails maintenance, and scientific research projects. This context emphasizes the need for the Forest Service to prioritize projects addressing public needs like wildfire risk reduction, forest health, and recreation, rather than new road construction. Specifically, the legislation prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from approving or funding any new utility corridor or year-round road, including the Berlaimont Estates access road, on designated Federal land. It mandates that any access to the affected 680-acre parcel must be limited to existing, unpaved, seasonal routes with specific use permits. Furthermore, the bill directs the Secretary to acquire the parcel from willing sellers , coordinating with state and local entities, to incorporate it into the White River National Forest for conservation and public enjoyment.
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Mar 24, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8061
Introduced in House
Mar 24, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 24, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • March 24, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8061
    Introduced in House


  • March 24, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 24, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8061: Forest Resources Accountability Act

Forest Resources Accountability Act

USA119th CongressS-4180| Senate 
| Updated: 3/24/2026
This bill, titled the "Forest Resources Accountability Act," aims to prohibit a specific road construction project within the White River National Forest in Colorado, primarily to protect critical winter wildlife habitat . The bill's findings highlight a significant decrease in Forest Service staffing, leading to reduced hazardous fuels reduction, trails maintenance, and scientific research projects. This context emphasizes the need for the Forest Service to prioritize projects addressing public needs like wildfire risk reduction, forest health, and recreation, rather than new road construction. Specifically, the legislation prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from approving or funding any new utility corridor or year-round road, including the Berlaimont Estates access road, on designated Federal land. It mandates that any access to the affected 680-acre parcel must be limited to existing, unpaved, seasonal routes with specific use permits. Furthermore, the bill directs the Secretary to acquire the parcel from willing sellers , coordinating with state and local entities, to incorporate it into the White River National Forest for conservation and public enjoyment.
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Timeline
Mar 24, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8061
Introduced in House
Mar 24, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 24, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • March 24, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8061
    Introduced in House


  • March 24, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 24, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Michael F. Bennet

Michael F. Bennet

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8061: Forest Resources Accountability Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted