H.RES.279: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that allocating the appropriate resources to wildland fire management is needed to protect the environment, the economy, and the people of the United States, and for other purposes.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
  • Introduced June 26, 2013
  • Latest Major Action Aug. 13, 2013

Bill Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that allocating the appropriate resources to wildland fire management is needed to protect the environment, the economy, and the people of the United States. Urges the Forest Service to manage federal forest lands proactively in a manner that protects life and property, prevents catastrophic wildfire, promotes forest and watershed health, and creates jobs and economic development in the...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Aug. 13, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry.
June 26, 2013
Referred to House Natural Resources
June 26, 2013
Referred to House Agriculture
June 26, 2013

Introduced in the House by Scott Tipton (R-Colo.)

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