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Introduced
07/12/2023
07/12/2023
In Committee
07/12/2023
07/12/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to permit removal of trees around electrical lines on National Forest System land without conducting a timber sale, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2023, authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to permit electrical utilities to cut and remove trees or other vegetation from within the vicinity of distribution or transmission lines on National Forest System land without requiring a separate timber sale. The bill requires that any proceeds from the sale of the removed material be provided to the Secretary, less any transportation costs incurred. The bill also specifies that the utility is not required to sell the removed material.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2364) (on 07/12/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2269/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2269/BILLS-118s2269is.pdf |
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