S. 950

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To ensure that the Forest Service is fully staffed, and for other purposes.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES · March 11 (legislative day, March 10), 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Kelly · Committee: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

Table of contents

• S. 950
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Definitions
  • SEC. 3. Forest Service staffing and personnel
  • SEC. 4. Continuation of authorized Forest Service projects

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Save Our Forests Act of 2025.

SEC. 2. Definitions

• In this Act:
  • The term National Forest System has the meaning given the term in section 11(a) of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (). 16 U.S.C. 1609(a)
  • The term means the Secretary of Agriculture.
  • The term means the Forest Service.

SEC. 3. Forest Service staffing and personnel

• As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, using funds previously appropriated to the Secretary for such purposes, the Secretary shall—
  • increase staffing necessary to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of National Forest System land to meet the needs of present and future generations; and
  • reinstate any individuals who were involuntarily removed or otherwise terminated from employment with the Service during the period beginning on January 20, 2025, and ending on February 25, 2025.

SEC. 4. Continuation of authorized Forest Service projects

• The Secretary shall have the authority to continue to carry out any Service project for which funds are authorized or appropriated under—
  • the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (); 16 U.S.C. 6801 et seq.
  • the Great American Outdoors Act (; 134 Stat. 682); Public Law 116–152
  • the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (; 135 Stat. 429); or Public Law 117–58
  • Public Law 117–169 (commonly known as the ) (136 Stat. 1818). Inflation Reduction Act of 2022