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Save Our Forests Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8731| House 
| Updated: 12/3/2020
Jimmy Panetta

Jimmy Panetta

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Nov 5, 2020
Introduced in House
Nov 5, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Dec 3, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
  • November 5, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • November 5, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • December 3, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Department of AgricultureEmployee hiringFiresForests, forestry, treesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementParks, recreation areas, trails

Save Our Forests Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8731| House 
| Updated: 12/3/2020
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.
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Timeline
Nov 5, 2020
Introduced in House
Nov 5, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Dec 3, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
  • November 5, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • November 5, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • December 3, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Jimmy Panetta

Jimmy Panetta

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Department of AgricultureEmployee hiringFiresForests, forestry, treesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementParks, recreation areas, trails