Tribal Land Management: New Co-Management Rules
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While the bill has support from members focused on natural resources, it currently lacks Republican cosponsors which makes it difficult to pass in a divided Congress.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
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Bill Tripp from the Karuk Tribe testified in support of H.R.3444, stating the federal government must recognize tribal sovereignty over public forest lands to enable proactive stewardship and protect communities from catastrophic wildfire through indigenous fire use practices.
Representative Jared Huffman introduced H.R.3444 to ensure tribes have a 'seat at the table' as equal partners in managing federal forest lands, fulfilling trust and treaty obligations while providing the Forest Service standalone authority for co-management agreements.
No votes or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Tribal Self-Determination and Co-Management in Forestry Act of 2025
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