The Forest Information Reform (FIR) Act

The Frame

What this does

This change would remove a legal requirement for federal agencies to pause or re-evaluate land use plans—such as logging, grazing, or development projects—whenever new data about protected species becomes available, potentially accelerating project timelines.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Forest Service

The agency would no longer be required to re-consult on land management plans when new endangered species data becomes available.

Bureau of Land Management

The agency would no longer be required to re-consult on land use plans when new endangered species data becomes available.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 19, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill would exempt the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management from having to restart environmental consultations when new information about endangered species or s emerges after a is already in place.

Why It Matters

This change would remove a legal requirement for federal agencies to pause or re-evaluate land use plans—such as logging, grazing, or development projects—whenever new data about protected species becomes available, potentially accelerating project timelines.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'reinitiate consultation' mean in this context?

It refers to the legal process where federal agencies must consult with wildlife services to ensure their s do not jeopardize endangered species or destroy s.

Does this bill apply to all federal land?

It applies to land managed under the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act (Forest Service) and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (Bureau of Land Management).

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Discoveries

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Regulatory Streamlining

The bill represents a shift toward prioritizing the stability of existing land management plans over the continuous integration of new biological data regarding endangered species.

U.S. Forest Service Bureau of Land Management

Connected Entities

organizationCongress“Legislative body”Map →

organizationForest Service“Related to Forest Service Plans”Map →

personSecretary of Agriculture“Responsible for Forest Service Plans”Map →

organizationHouse of Representatives“Legislative body”Map →

personSecretary of the Interior“Responsible for BLM Plans”Map →

organizationUnited States Government Publishing Office“Source of the document”Map →

organizationSenate“Legislative body”Map →

personRosendale“Introduced the bill”Map →

organizationBureau of Land Management“Related to BLM Plans”Map →

Analysis Score

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Significance75
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Controversy80
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Entertainment10
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