Bill · H.R. 4412· House(119-HR-4412)
Joint Chiefs Reauthorization Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/15/2025
- Last activity
- 7/15/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Joe Neguse
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Joint Chiefs Reauthorization Act of 2025," aims to reauthorize the Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership program. It amends Section 40808 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to expand the program's scope. The changes include adding objectives related to wildfire recovery and the enhancement of soil, water, and related natural resources. It also mandates agency coordination between the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Forest Service. Finally, the bill extends the program's timeline through 2031.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill enhances resource management by focusing on wildfire recovery and soil/water protection.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+5
The act strengthens coordination and scientific approach to managing forest and natural resources.
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+4
The bill emphasizes proactive recovery and management of wildfire-impacted landscapes.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Wildfire Recovery and Resource Enhancement: The bill expands the program's purpose to include recovering from wildfires and enhancing soil, water, and related natural resources (Section 2, subsection (a)(2)). This could benefit communities and ecosystems affected by fire or those relying on healthy natural resources.
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Improved Agency Coordination: The bill requires the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service to consider management plans from the Forest Service and collaborate on forestry science and practice using the best available science (Section 2, subsection (b)). This coordination could lead to more consistent land management practices.
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Targeted Resource Planning: The bill incorporates priorities identified in State forest action plans or similar priority plans, such as State wildlife or water plans (Section 2, subsection (d)(1)). This allows the program to align with specific local or state environmental needs.
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Long-term Program Stability: By extending the program through 2031, the bill provides a longer timeframe for landscape restoration efforts (Section 2, subsections (g)(2) and (h)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Specific Restrictions on Land Use: The bill updates the requirements to ensure the program is not inconsistent with specific Forest Service rules regarding 'Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation' and certain parts of the Code of Federal Regulations (Section 2, subsection (f)). While these are regulatory standards, they represent specific constraints on how the program operates.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Improves Public Land Management+5Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+4Improves Rural Development+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- 7/15/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Juan CiscomaniRepublican · Arizona
Andrea SalinasDemocrat · Oregon