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Forest Service Accountability Act

USA119th CongressHR-1762| House 
| Updated: 3/28/2025
Ryan K. Zinke

Ryan K. Zinke

Republican Representative

Montana

Cosponsors (11)
Elijah Crane (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Jeff Hurd (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)

Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates a significant change in the appointment process for the Chief of the Forest Service. Under its provisions, the President will now be responsible for appointing the Chief, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate , departing from the current method. To ensure qualified leadership, the bill stipulates that any individual appointed to this role must possess substantial experience and demonstrated competence in forest and natural resources management. Furthermore, any nomination submitted to the Senate will be jointly referred to both the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for review. This legislation also requires the President to submit a nomination within 30 days of enactment, even if an individual is already serving as Chief.
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Timeline
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Mar 13, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1061
Introduced in Senate
Mar 28, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • March 13, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1061
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 28, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 119-1061: Forest Service Accountability Act

Forest Service Accountability Act

USA119th CongressHR-1762| House 
| Updated: 3/28/2025
This bill mandates a significant change in the appointment process for the Chief of the Forest Service. Under its provisions, the President will now be responsible for appointing the Chief, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate , departing from the current method. To ensure qualified leadership, the bill stipulates that any individual appointed to this role must possess substantial experience and demonstrated competence in forest and natural resources management. Furthermore, any nomination submitted to the Senate will be jointly referred to both the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for review. This legislation also requires the President to submit a nomination within 30 days of enactment, even if an individual is already serving as Chief.
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Timeline
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Mar 13, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1061
Introduced in Senate
Mar 28, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • March 13, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1061
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 28, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
Ryan K. Zinke

Ryan K. Zinke

Republican Representative

Montana

Cosponsors (11)
Elijah Crane (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Jeff Hurd (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)

Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 119-1061: Forest Service Accountability Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted