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Save Our Forests Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-950| Senate 
| Updated: 3/11/2025
Mark Kelly

Mark Kelly

Democratic Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (7)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Save Our Forests Act of 2025" is designed to ensure the Forest Service is adequately staffed to effectively manage the National Forest System. It directs the Secretary of Agriculture to increase staffing to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of these lands, utilizing previously appropriated funds. A significant provision of the bill requires the reinstatement of individuals who were involuntarily removed or terminated from Forest Service employment during a specific period, from January 20, 2025, to February 25, 2025. Additionally, the legislation explicitly grants the Secretary authority to continue existing Service projects . These projects include those authorized or funded under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, the Great American Outdoors Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, ensuring their uninterrupted progress.
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Timeline
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 11, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3559
Introduced in House
  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 11, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • May 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3559
    Introduced in House

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Save Our Forests Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-950| Senate 
| Updated: 3/11/2025
The "Save Our Forests Act of 2025" is designed to ensure the Forest Service is adequately staffed to effectively manage the National Forest System. It directs the Secretary of Agriculture to increase staffing to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of these lands, utilizing previously appropriated funds. A significant provision of the bill requires the reinstatement of individuals who were involuntarily removed or terminated from Forest Service employment during a specific period, from January 20, 2025, to February 25, 2025. Additionally, the legislation explicitly grants the Secretary authority to continue existing Service projects . These projects include those authorized or funded under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, the Great American Outdoors Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, ensuring their uninterrupted progress.
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Timeline
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 11, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3559
Introduced in House
  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 11, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • May 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3559
    Introduced in House
Mark Kelly

Mark Kelly

Democratic Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (7)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted