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S 3152119th CongressIn Committee
LEAF Act of 2025
Introduced: Nov 6, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-New Mexico)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The LEAF Act requires the Secretary of Agriculture to give preference to local contractors when awarding hazardous fuel reduction contracts on federal lands.
Key Points
- 1Establishes preference for local contractors in forest management
- 2Defines 'appropriate local contractor' with residency requirements
- 3Covers vegetation management and wildfire prevention activities
- 4Requires annual reporting on contract awards and economic impact
- 5Includes monitoring and evaluation requirements
Impact Areas
Local forestry contractorsUS Forest ServiceWildfire prevention programsRural economiesFederal land management
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