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US HB1762

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Zinke

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Changes the Chief of the Forest Service from an appointed career position to a presidential appointment requiring Senate confirmation

  • Requires nominees to have substantial experience and demonstrated competence in forest and natural resources management

  • Nominations must be jointly referred to both the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

  • Requires the President to submit a nomination within 30 days of enactment, regardless of whether someone currently holds the position

Legislative Description

Forest Service Accountability Act

Public lands and natural resources

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.

3/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture3/28/2025
Agriculture2/27/2025

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