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118th Congress Public Lands and Natural Resources

H.R. 8790: Fix Our Forests Act

Passed HouseSep 24, 2024

  1. Introduced (completed)Jun 18, 2024
  2. Passed House (completed)Sep 24, 2024, 268–151
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Jun 18, 2024

This bill establishes requirements for managing forests on federal land, including requirements concerning reducing wildfire threats, expediting the review of certain forest management projects, and implementing forest management projects and other activities.

Specifically, the bill (1) designates certain firesheds at high risk for wildfires as fireshed management areas; (2) directs the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Geological Survey to jointly establish an interagency Fireshed Center that is responsible for duties related to assessing and predicting fire, including maintaining a fireshed registry on a publicly accessible website that provides interactive geospatial data on individual firesheds; and (3) makes other requirements related to reducing wildfire.

Next, the bill expedites the review of certain forest management projects under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 and exempts certain activities from NEPA review. It also establishes intra-agency strike teams to accelerate the review and any interagency consultation processes under NEPA, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and the National Historic Preservation Act. It also limits consultation requirements concerning threatened and endangered species under the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 and the Federal Land Management and Policy Act of 1976. Finally, it limits litigation involving fireshed management projects and limits remedies that courts may provide.

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Additionally, the bill supports reducing community wildfire risks, carrying out forest restoration and stewardship activities, conducting biochar demonstration projects, and advancing technologies to address forest wildfires.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, Sep 24, 2024

On Passage

Passed 268–151

Yea 268majority 210Nay 151

  • Democrats55 yea, 151 nay
  • Republicans212 yea, 0 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Gabriel (Gabe) Vasquez (D-NM), Marc Veasey (D-TX), Norma Torres (D-CA), Mike Thompson (D-CA), Bennie Thompson (D-MS), Hillary Scholten (D-MI), Kim Schrier (D-WA), Greg Stanton (D-AZ), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) voted Yea; and 45 more

See how all 419 members voted

Showing 432 of 432 members

Yea 268

Republicans (212)

Democrats (55) broke with their party

Independents (1)

Nay 151

Democrats (151)

Not voting 13

Senate

Not yet voted

Passed the House Sep 24, 2024. Awaiting Senate action.

Roll calls

1 vote on this bill

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  • Sep 24, 2024HouseOn PassageFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 268–151
    Roll call 448 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats5515106
    Republicans212007
    Independents1000
    Total268151013

    House roll call 448: On Passage. Passed.

    55 crossed party lines: 55 Democrats

    How each member voted (432)

Amendments

16 offered

Showing 4 of 16 amendments

  • H.Amdt. 1219Nicolas LaLota R-NYAgreedSep 24, 2024Sep 24, 2024: On agreeing to the LaLota amendment (A016) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 1218Lauren Boebert R-COAgreedSep 24, 2024Sep 24, 2024: On agreeing to the Boebert amendment (A015) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 1217Lauren Boebert R-COAgreedSep 24, 2024Sep 24, 2024: On agreeing to the Boebert amendment (A014) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 1216Lauren Boebert R-COAgreedSep 24, 2024Sep 24, 2024: On agreeing to the Boebert amendment (A013) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 1215Lauren Boebert R-COAgreedSep 24, 2024Sep 24, 2024: On agreeing to the Boebert amendment (A012) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 1214Lauren Boebert R-COAgreedSep 24, 2024Sep 24, 2024: On agreeing to the Boebert amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 1213David Valadao R-CAAgreedSep 24, 2024Sep 24, 2024: On agreeing to the Valadao amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 1212Kevin Mullin D-CAAgreedSep 24, 2024Sep 24, 2024: On agreeing to the Mullin amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 1211Brittany Pettersen D-COAgreedSep 24, 2024Sep 24, 2024: On agreeing to the Pettersen amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 1210Garland Barr R-KYAgreedSep 24, 2024Sep 24, 2024: On agreeing to the Barr amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 1209Josh Harder D-CAAgreedSep 24, 2024Sep 24, 2024: On agreeing to the Harder (CA) amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 1208Jay Obernolte R-CAAgreedSep 24, 2024Sep 24, 2024: On agreeing to the Obernolte amendment (A005) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 1207John Garamendi D-CAAgreedSep 24, 2024Sep 24, 2024: On agreeing to the Garamendi amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 1206David Valadao R-CAAgreedSep 24, 2024Sep 24, 2024: On agreeing to the Valadao amendment (A003) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 1205Doug LaMalfa R-CAAgreedSep 24, 2024Sep 24, 2024: On agreeing to the LaMalfa amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 1204Marcus Molinaro R-NYAgreedSep 24, 2024Sep 24, 2024: On agreeing to the Molinaro amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

Cosponsors

23

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

866 points earned
  1. 1Lauren Boebert R-CO5 amendments offered, 5 agreed; cosponsored; cosponsored bill passed12 events+114
  2. 2Bruce Westerman R-AR SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, marked up, reported, discharged, passed House6 events+92
  3. 3David Valadao R-CA2 amendments offered, 2 agreed4 events+44
  4. 4John Garamendi D-CA1 maverick vote; 1 amendment offered, 1 agreed; cosponsored; cosponsored bill passed5 events+32
  5. 5Josh Harder D-CA1 maverick vote; 1 amendment offered, 1 agreed3 events+28
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History

  1. Sep 24, 2024Passed the House, 268–151.
  2. Jun 18, 2024Introduced in the House by Bruce Westerman.
Show the full action history (41 actions)
  1. Nov 12, 2024Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  2. Sep 24, 2024Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1486. (consideration: CR H5673-5703)
  3. Sep 24, 2024Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3334, H.R. 8205, H.R. 8790 and H. Res. 1469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3334 and H.R. 8790 under a structured rule and H.R. 8205 and H. Res. 1469 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one motion to recommit on H.R. 3334, H.R. 8790, and H.R. 8205.
  4. Sep 24, 2024House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1486 and Rule XVIII.
  5. Sep 24, 2024The Speaker designated the Honorable Scott Fitzgerald to act as Chairman of the Committee.
  6. Sep 24, 2024GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8790.
  7. Sep 24, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1486, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Molinaro amendment No. 1.
  8. Sep 24, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1486, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LaMalfa amendment No. 2.
  9. Sep 24, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1486, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Valadao amendment No. 3, as modified.
  10. Sep 24, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1486, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi amendment No. 4.
  11. Sep 24, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1486, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Obernolte amendment No. 5, as modified.
  12. Sep 24, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1486, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Harder amendment No. 6.
  13. Sep 24, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1486, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barr amendment No. 7.
  14. Sep 24, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1486, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pettersen amendment No. 8.
  15. Sep 24, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1486, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mullin amendment No. 9.
  16. Sep 24, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1486, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Valadao amendment No. 10.
  17. Sep 24, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1486, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 11.
  18. Sep 24, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1486, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 12.
  19. Sep 24, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1486, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 13.
  20. Sep 24, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1486, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 14.
  21. Sep 24, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1486, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 15.
  22. Sep 24, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1486, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LaLota amendment No. 16.
  23. Sep 24, 2024The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8790.
  24. Sep 24, 2024The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  25. Sep 24, 2024The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
  26. Sep 24, 2024Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 268 - 151 (Roll no. 448).
  27. Sep 24, 2024On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 268 - 151 (Roll no. 448).
  28. Sep 24, 2024Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  29. Sep 24, 2024The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 8790.
  30. Sep 23, 2024Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1486 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3334, H.R. 8205, H.R. 8790 and H. Res. 1469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3334 and H.R. 8790 under a structured rule and H.R. 8205 and H. Res. 1469 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one motion to recommit on H.R. 3334, H.R. 8790, and H.R. 8205.
  31. Sep 12, 2024Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-674, Part I.
  32. Sep 12, 2024Committee on Agriculture discharged.
  33. Sep 12, 2024Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
  34. Sep 12, 2024Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 570.
  35. Aug 1, 2024Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
  36. Jun 26, 2024Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
  37. Jun 26, 2024Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  38. Jun 26, 2024Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  39. Jun 24, 2024Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
  40. Jun 18, 2024Introduced in House
  41. Jun 18, 2024Referred 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.