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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 5823· 119th Congress

Bill to Restore Forests and Protect Watersheds

Watershed Protection and Forest Recovery Act of 2025

Sponsor
Joe Neguse (D-CO)
Introduced
Oct 24, 2025
Last Action
Dec 2, 2025
Passage
15%
Introduced
Oct 24, 2025
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Bill targets forest recovery and watershed protection on public lands, though specific programs and funding are not yet detailed in official summary.
  • Referred to House Agriculture Committee's forestry subcommittee, suggesting focus on forest management practices.
  • Detailed policy mechanisms pending — CRS summary not yet published.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Affects federal land management agencies, timber industry, and communities dependent on watershed health and forest resources.
  • Matters to western states where forest fires, drought, and water supply intersect with public land use.
  • Tradeoffs between conservation priorities and resource extraction remain unclear until full bill text is analyzed.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Early stage: introduced October 2025, now in subcommittee. Needs committee votes before House floor consideration.
  • Two cosponsors suggest limited initial backing — passage requires broader coalition support.
  • Track progress at Congress.gov or contact your representative to request their position.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Dec 2, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
  • Oct 24, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Oct 24, 2025Introduced in House
  • Oct 24, 2025Introduced in House