Save Our Sequoias Act

HR2989 Latest Action: December 18, 2024
Bill Information
  • Congress: 118
  • Type: HR
  • Number: 2989
  • Introduced: April 28, 2023
  • Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-20] (R-CA)
Summary

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Simple Explanation

1. SUMMARY (3-4 sentences): This bill, the "Save Our Sequoias Act", aims to improve the health and resilience of giant sequoia trees by establishing coordinated federal and state efforts for emergency wildfire prevention, hazardous fuels reduction projects, reforestation activities, and related grants programs. Key provisions include establishing the Giant Sequoia Lands Coalition to assess threats and coordinate projects, authorizing expedited environmental reviews for emergency protection projects near sequoia groves, creating a reforestation and rehabilitation strategy, and funding mechanisms like stewardship contracts and private grants. The bill impacts the management of giant sequoia groves on federal and state lands in California.

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