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HR 5341 117th Congress House Public Lands and Natural Resources

Save Our Forests Act of 2021

Introduced: September 22, 2021 Introduced by: Panetta, Jimmy Democratic · California See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 6, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Sep 22, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sep 22, 2021
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Save Our Forests Act of 2021

This bill directs the Forest Service to fill vacancies in National Forests and Grasslands for Forest Service recreation management and planning staff, including recreation technicians, recreation officers, and natural resource managers.

In seeking to fill vacancies, the Forest Service shall prioritize filling vacancies in National Forests and Grasslands that (1) are at high or very high risk of wildfires, and (2) are located in or near the wildland-urban interface.

The Forest Service may provide the opportunity for any individual who fills a vacancy to receive training and certification as a Forest Protection Officer.

What's happening now October 6, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

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