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US S2269

US S2269
Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2023


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Introduced
07/12/2023
In Committee
07/12/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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