House Bill 8731
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Save Our Forests Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 5, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8731
Congress
116
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Primary focus of measure is natural areas (including wilderness); lands under government jurisdiction; land use practices and policies; parks, monuments, and historic sites; fisheries and marine resources; mining and minerals. Measures concerning energy supplies and production may fall under Energy policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Save Our Forests Act of 2020
This bill directs the Forest Service to fill vacancies in National Forests 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 that (1) are at high or very high risk of catastrophic wildfires, (2) are located in or near the wildland-urban interface, and (3) have experienced an increase in visitation over the past decade.
The Forest Service may provide the opportunity for any individual who fills a vacancy to receive training and certification as a Forest Protection Officer.
November 5, 2020
12/03/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
11/05/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
11/05/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:18 PM