United States 118th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 3522 — FIRESHEDS Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.

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Summary

To amend the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to establish emergency fireshed management areas, and for other purposes.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

2 sections in 2 laws

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-124).

Cooperative forestry assistance · 16 U.S.C. ch. 41 1 section
  • § 2113a Good neighbor authority Amends

    16 U.S.C. § 2113a

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    (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Authorized restoration services The term “authorized restoration services” means similar and complementary forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration services carried out— (A) on Federal land, non-Federal land, and land owned by an Indian tribe; and (B) by either the Secretary or a Governor or county, as applicable, pursuant to a good neighbor agreement. (2) County The term “county” means— (A) the appropriate executive official of an affected county; or (B) in any case in which multiple counties are affected, the appropriate executive official of a compact of the affected counties. (3) Federal land (A) In general The term “Federal land” means land that is— (i) National Forest System land; or (ii) public land (as defined in section 1702 of title 43); or (iii) National Park System land; or (iv) National Wildlife Refuge Land. (B) Exclusions The term “Federal land” does not include— (i) a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System; (ii) Federal land on which the removal of vegetation is prohibited or restricted by Act of Congress or Presidential proclamation (including the applicable implementation plan); or (iii) a wilderness study area. (4) Forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration services (A) In general The term “forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration services” means— (i) activities to treat insect- and disease-infected trees; (ii) activities to reduce hazardous fuels; and (iii) any other activities to restore or improve forest, rangeland, and watershed health, including fish and wildlife habitat. (B) Exclusions The term “forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration services” does not include— (i) construction, reconstruction, repair, or restoration of paved or permanent roads or parking areas, other than the reconstruction, repair, or restoration of a National Forest System, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, or National Wildlife Refuge managed road that is— (I) necessary to carry out authorized restoration services pursuant to a good neighbor agreement; and (II) in the case of a National Forest System road that is determined to be unneeded in accordance with section 212.5(b)(2) of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on March 23, 2018), decommissioned in accordance with subparagraph (A)(iii)— (aa) in a manner that is consistent with the applicable travel management plan; and (bb) not later than 3 years after the date on which the applicable authorized restoration services project is completed; or (ii) construction, alteration, repair or replacement of public buildings or works. (5) Good neighbor agreement The term “good neighbor agreement” means a cooperative agreement or contract (including a sole source contract) entered into between the Secretary and a Governor or county, as applicable, to carry out authorized restoration services under this section. (6) Governor The term “Governor” means the Governor or any other appropriate executive official of an affected State or Indian tribe or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (7) Indian tribe The term “Indian tribe” has the meaning given the term in section 5304 of title 25. (8) National Forest System road The term “National Forest System road” has the meaning given the term in section 212.1 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on March 23, 2018). (9) Road The term “road” has the meaning given the term in section 212.1 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on February 7, 2014). (10) Secretary The term “Secretary” means— (A) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System land; and (B) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to Bureau of Land Management land. (b) Good neighbor agreements (1) Good neighbor agreements (A) In general The Secretary may enter into a good neighbor agreement with a Governor or county to carry out authorized restoration services in accordance with this section. (B) Public availability The Secretary shall ...

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Healthy forest restoration · 16 U.S.C. ch. 84 Amends the act as a whole

Also cites: 16 U.S.C. § 1604, 16 U.S.C. § 7121, 42 U.S.C. § 4332, 43 U.S.C. § 1702, 43 U.S.C. § 1712

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.

  2. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

  4. Introduced in House

  5. Introduced in House

  6. Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.

  7. Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3522 do?
To amend the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to establish emergency fireshed management areas, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 3522?
HR 3522 is sponsored by Moore, Blake D. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 3522?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 3522?
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