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
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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
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
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1