Search Results: keywords:"u.s. forest service"

  • H. R. 9400 — To designate certain lands in the State of Colorado as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:5,323

    H. R. 9400, titled the “Colorado Wilderness Act of 2024,” seeks to expand the National Wilderness Preservation System by designating certain lands in Colorado as wilderness areas. This includes various locations managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service, totaling...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make some beautiful natural places in Colorado extra special by protecting them as wilderness areas, where nature and animals can be safe and happy. It tells how these areas should be taken care of, but some parts might be a bit tricky to understand, like who gets to make decisions and how to handle water and land.

  • H. R. 6994 — To require the reopening of covered recreation sites closed due to a natural disaster, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,133

    H.R. 6994, also known as the "Restoring Our Unopened Trails for Enjoyment and Safety Act" or the "ROUTES Act," is a proposed law that requires the reopening of recreational sites on public lands that were closed due to natural disasters, like wildfires or floods, within two years of the...

    Simple Explanation

    The "ROUTES Act" is like a rulebook telling people to quickly fix and open parks and trails that got closed after a big storm or fire, so everyone can enjoy them again safely. It also says that some repair work can skip long checks to make things happen faster.

  • H. R. 9371 — To take certain lands in the State of Washington into trust for the benefit of the Quinault Indian Nation, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:454

    H. R. 9371 aims to transfer approximately 72 acres of land in Washington, called "Allotment 1157," from the U.S. Forest Service to the Department of the Interior, to be held in trust for the Quinault Indian Nation. This land will become part of the Quinault Indian...

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government wants to give the Quinault Indian Nation special ownership of a piece of land in Washington so it becomes part of their reservation, but they won't be able to build casinos there.