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H.R. 2709119th CongressPassed one chamberLatest action Mar 17, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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HR 2709 declares a 7-year emergency on federal lands to fast-track protection of giant sequoia groves in California.
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This bill creates a coordinated effort across federal agencies, the state of California, and tribal partners to protect giant sequoia trees on federal lands. It allows many forest treatment projects to skip lengthy environmental reviews for seven years, within defined size limits. It also sets up grant programs, strike teams, an insect-monitoring program, and a private-donation fund to support the work.
The Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, the State of California, and the Tule River Indian Tribe would all work together under a formal agreement. Rural communities and private partners are also involved.
Giant sequoias on federal lands face growing threats from severe wildfires, insect infestations, and drought. Without action, damaged groves may not recover on their own.
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Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.