Bill would expand tribal role in managing federal forests and rangelands
Passed one chamberS. 719Latest action
Sponsor: Lisa Murkowski · Senator · AK
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Official title: Tribal Forest Protection Act Amendments Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Family & community
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S 719 broadens tribal forestry partnerships with federal agencies and authorizes $15 million yearly from 2026-2031.
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What does this do?
S 719 updates the Tribal Forest Protection Act of 2004 to broaden the definition of tribal forest land or rangeland, allow tribes to propose "restoration" projects in addition to "protection" projects, and expand eligible federal land beyond Forest Service and BLM land to any federal land with special tribal significance. It also adds "watershed" concerns to the criteria agencies use when reviewing tribal project proposals.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects Native American tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, and federal land agencies including the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management.
Why does it matter?
The changes could expand opportunities for tribes to partner with federal agencies on land management, restoration, and wildfire prevention on or near tribal lands.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- $15 million per year
- funding runs 2026-2031
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 25, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate vote
- HouseYou are here · Dec 15, 2025
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the Senate, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Held at the desk.