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HR 1762119th CongressIntroduced
Forest Service Accountability Act
Introduced: Oct 28, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Forest Service Accountability Act requires the President to appoint the Chief of the Forest Service with Senate advice and consent, specifying qualifications and referral procedures.
Key Points
- 1President must appoint the Chief of the Forest Service with Senate advice and consent.
- 2Appointee must have substantial experience and demonstrated competence in forest and natural resources management.
- 3Nomination is jointly referred to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 4The act applies to the incumbent Chief, requiring a new nomination within 30 days of enactment.
- 5The short title and statutory language are amended under the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act.
Impact Areas
Forest Service leadership and staffFederal agencies involved in forest managementStakeholders in forest conservation and resource useCongressional oversight of the Forest Service
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