H.R. 471 - 119th Congress (2025-2026) - Fix Our Forests Act

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 471, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Peters demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

01/23/2025

The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

01/23/2025

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

01/23/2025

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 471.

01/23/2025

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 53, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Carbajal amendment No. 2.

01/23/2025

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 53, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 1.

01/23/2025

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 471.

01/23/2025

The Speaker designated the Honorable Dale W. Strong to act as Chairman of the Committee.

01/23/2025

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 53 and Rule XVIII.

01/23/2025

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 471 and S. 5. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 471 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of S. 5 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to commit.

01/23/2025

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 53. (consideration: CR H312-335)

01/21/2025

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 53 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 471 and S. 5. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 471 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of S. 5 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to commit.

01/16/2025

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

01/16/2025

Introduced in House

The bill aims to address emergency wildfire risks and improve forest health by establishing fireshed management areas, centers, and a registry, promoting transparency, technology, and partnerships. It focuses on protecting communities in the wildland-urban interface, hazardous fuels management, and litigation reform. Additionally, it includes provisions for landscape restoration, wildfire risk reduction through livestock grazing, and technical corrections to the Healthy Forests Restoration Act. The bill also emphasizes the development and commercialization of biochar, establishment of a public-private partnership for innovative wildfire prevention technologies, and initiatives for white oak restoration. Furthermore, it mandates the assessment and restoration of white oak forests on land under the Department of the Interior's jurisdiction and the development of a Wildland Fire Management Casualty Assistance Program.

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