Bill > S950

This bill, called the "Save Our Forests Act of 2025", aims to address Forest Service staffing and project continuity by directing the Secretary of Agriculture to take specific actions. The bill defines key terms such as "National Forest System" and "Forest Service" and requires the Secretary to increase staffing levels to support the health, diversity, and productivity of national forest lands, meeting the needs of current and future generations. Additionally, the bill mandates the reinstatement of Forest Service employees who were involuntarily removed or terminated between January 20 and February 25, 2025, using previously appropriated funds. The legislation also ensures the continuation of existing Forest Service projects that were authorized or funded through several key legislative acts, including the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, the Great American Outdoors Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. By preserving these projects and focusing on staffing, the bill seeks to maintain the operational capacity and ongoing work of the Forest Service.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/950/all-info