Action Versus No Action Act
Bill Summary
Requires federal land managers to prioritize active management over no action on public lands, and Funds projects that prevent catastrophic wildfires and promote healthy forests. Establishes a framework for comparing the effects of taking action versus no action on federal lands.
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Bill Journey
- Jan 3, 2025
- May 21, 2026You Are Here
The bill was sent to committee, where members study it, hold hearings, and decide whether to advance it.
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The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
This bill affects residents and businesses near public lands, who may see increased efforts to prevent wildfires and manage forests, and also impacts logging and forestry industries that operate on federal lands, which may see changes in regulations and project funding.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
- Republican1
Documents
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Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.
Bill Details
- Climate
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