Bill > HR1762

This bill modifies the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to change how the Chief of the Forest Service is selected. Currently, the position is likely appointed administratively, but under this bill, the Chief would be directly appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The bill requires that the nominated individual have substantial experience and demonstrated competence in forest and natural resources management. The nomination will be jointly referred to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill also mandates that the President submit a nomination for the Chief within 30 days of the bill's enactment, even if there is already an incumbent serving in the position. The legislation is titled the "Forest Service Accountability Act" and aims to increase the accountability and expertise of leadership in the Forest Service by introducing a more formal, Congressional approval process for selecting its top executive.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1762/all-info