Accelerating Forest Management Act
Sponsored by Downing, Troy (Republican-MT-2) · House · Introduced May 7, 2026
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Plain-English Summary (AI-assisted)
This bill would make permanent a streamlined environmental review process for salvage logging operations on federal lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Salvage harvesting typically involves removing dead, dying, or damaged trees after events like wildfires or disease outbreaks.
Legislative Status Timeline
Introduced
May 7, 2026
In Committee
May 21, 2026
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Presidential Action
Pending
Sponsor
Downing, Troy
Independent · MT-2
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