Bill · S. 349· Senate(119-S-349)
Fire-Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/30/2025
- Last activity
- 1/30/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored by
- Alex Padilla
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Fire-Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2025," focuses on the management of vegetation around electrical lines. It seeks to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to allow the removal of trees or other vegetation near distribution or transmission lines on National Forest System land. This removal can occur without the need for a separate timber sale. The bill applies to special use permits or easements provided to electrical utilities. It also establishes rules regarding the use of proceeds if any removed material is sold.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
The bill reduces regulatory hurdles and the need for separate timber sales for electrical utilities.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The bill facilitates vegetation management around electrical lines which can help prevent wildfires on National Forest System land.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2
Proactive vegetation management can help prevent wildfire-related disruptions to rural electrical services.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Streamlined Tree Removal: The Secretary of Agriculture may permit the cutting and removal of trees or vegetation near electrical lines without requiring a separate timber sale, provided it follows land management plans and environmental laws (Section 2(a)).
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Revenue Sharing: If an electrical utility chooses to sell any of the material they remove, they are required to provide the proceeds to the Secretary of Agriculture, minus transportation costs (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Requirement to Sell Material: There is no requirement for an electrical utility to sell any of the material that is removed under these permits or easements (Section 2(c)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Rural Residents+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3Improves Rural Development+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2
- 7/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/30/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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