Bill > S2288

This bill reauthorizes the Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership Program, a collaborative effort between the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Forest Service to address environmental challenges. The bill expands the program's scope by adding new purposes, such as recovering from wildfires and enhancing soil, water, and related natural resources. It requires the NRCS Chief to consider Forest Service management plans and collaborate on forestry science, using the best available scientific practices. The bill modifies program requirements to include post-wildfire impact considerations and ensures alignment with existing Forest Service regulations, particularly the Roadless Area Conservation rule. Additionally, the bill extends the program's authorization through 2029, providing continued funding and support for landscape restoration efforts. These changes aim to improve inter-agency coordination, environmental resilience, and strategic land management across federal conservation programs.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2288/all-info