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Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act

USA119th CongressHR-2771| House 
| Updated: 4/9/2025
John Garamendi

John Garamendi

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (10)
Ken Calvert (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Adam Gray (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)George Whitesides (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act amends the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to significantly expand the administration of conservation easements. It authorizes the Secretary to allow any State, upon request, to approve eligible qualified organizations to acquire, hold, and manage conservation easements within the Forest Legacy Program. This change broadens the scope beyond previous limitations, enabling more diverse entities to participate in forest conservation efforts. To qualify, organizations must meet stringent criteria, including being a qualified organization under IRS code, operating principally for conservation purposes, and maintaining accreditation from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. The bill also establishes a crucial reversion mechanism : if an organization fails to uphold its responsibilities, modifies an easement inconsistently, or improperly conveys it, the easement's rights and title revert to the State or another approved qualified organization. This ensures accountability and the long-term integrity of the conservation easements.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9602
Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Apr 9, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E303)
Jul 31, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2566
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9602
    Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act


  • April 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • April 9, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E303)


  • July 31, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2566
    Introduced in Senate

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act

USA119th CongressHR-2771| House 
| Updated: 4/9/2025
The Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act amends the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to significantly expand the administration of conservation easements. It authorizes the Secretary to allow any State, upon request, to approve eligible qualified organizations to acquire, hold, and manage conservation easements within the Forest Legacy Program. This change broadens the scope beyond previous limitations, enabling more diverse entities to participate in forest conservation efforts. To qualify, organizations must meet stringent criteria, including being a qualified organization under IRS code, operating principally for conservation purposes, and maintaining accreditation from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. The bill also establishes a crucial reversion mechanism : if an organization fails to uphold its responsibilities, modifies an easement inconsistently, or improperly conveys it, the easement's rights and title revert to the State or another approved qualified organization. This ensures accountability and the long-term integrity of the conservation easements.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9602
Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Apr 9, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E303)
Jul 31, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2566
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9602
    Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act


  • April 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • April 9, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E303)


  • July 31, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2566
    Introduced in Senate
John Garamendi

John Garamendi

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (10)
Ken Calvert (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Adam Gray (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)George Whitesides (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted