H.R. 179 (119th)Congressional Activities

Proven Forest Management Act of 2025

Public Lands and Natural Resources|EcologyEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, research
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 15.

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Hazardous fuels are combustible vegetation that accumulates on the landscape, presenting a latent threat of starting and spreading wildfires that resist control. Land managers mitigate hazardous fuels for various reasons, including protecting human life and property; protecting desired uses or resources threatened by…

AuthorsAlicyn R. Gitlin
Federal Land ManagementNatural Resources PolicyWildlife & Ecosystems
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ScheduledMarkupJul 23, 2025, 2:00 PM
FC Markup on: • H.R. 178 (Rep. McClintock), To require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to suppress wildfires, and for other purposes. • H.R. 179 (Rep. McClintock), “Proven Forest Management Act of 2025” • H.R. 345 (Rep. Harder), “Fire Department Repayment Act of 2025” • H.R. 528 (Rep. Pettersen), “Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act of 2025” • H.R. 839 (Rep. Arrington), To prohibit the implementation of a Land Protection Plan for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge. • H.R. 1045 (Rep. Kennedy of UT), “Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025” • H.R. 1276 (Rep. Comer), To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky. • H.R. 2290 (Rep. Dingell), “World War II Women’s Memorial Location Act” • H.R. 2294 (Rep. Ezell), To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009. • H.R. 2302 (Rep. McClintock), “Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025” • H.R. 2400 (Rep. LaMalfa), “Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025” • H.R. 3620 (Rep. Begich), “Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025” • H.R. 3857 (Rep. Hurd), “Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act of 2025” • H.R. 4285 (Rep. Maloy), "Semiquincentennial Tourism and Access to Recreation Sites Act" or the "STARS Act."
1324HR, Longworth House Office Building, 1324HR, Longworth House Office Building

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H. Rept. 119-430Jan 8, 2026Natural Resources Committee

PROVEN FOREST MANAGEMENT ACT

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