H.R. 4516 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Protecting and Restoring Our Trees by Enhancing Conservation and Treatments Act
H.R. 4516 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jul 19, 2021, sponsored by Mike Garcia with 14 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 19, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 14
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Protecting and Restoring Our Trees by Enhancing Conservation and Treatments Act or the PROTECT Act This bill categorically excludes forest management activities carried out on specified public lands from requirements to conduct environmental assessments and environmental impact statements.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Garcia (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 14 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 19, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. (Aug 11, 2021)
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