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BillHR 3476 · 119

Forest Conservation Easement Program Act of 2025

Introduced
May 17, 2025
Cosponsors
17
Traction
0
Last Action
May 17, 2025

Bill Summary

Establishes a program to conserve forests by creating easements, which are agreements that limit land use to protect natural resources. Funds the creation and management of these easements to preserve forested areas.

Sponsored By

Trent Kelly
Republican · Mississippi · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 17, 2025
  3. May 17, 2025You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects private landowners and public land managers, as it provides a mechanism for them to conserve forests and receive funding for doing so. It also impacts local communities and the environment by protecting forest ecosystems and the benefits they provide, such as clean water and wildlife habitats.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
18backers
  • Democratic12
  • Republican6
Cross-party cosponsors12 · 71%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (17)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeCommittee on Agriculture
IntroducedMay 17, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 17, 2025
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Subjects
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.