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HR4041Referred to Committee

To exempt certain forest management activities in Yosemite National Park from requirements of section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-06-17
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Tom McClintock
Tom McClintock
Republican · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 92.7% (537 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/M001177

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (1)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

1 cosponsor on record at Congress.gov. The named list is syncing into Govwatch and will appear here shortly — view on Congress.gov in the meantime.

Latest Action

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2025-06-17

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Natural ResourcesReferred To · 2025-06-17

Previously

  • Natural Resources CommitteeReferred To · 2025-06-17

Plain-English Summary

This bill would allow Yosemite National Park to conduct certain forest management activities, like removing trees or clearing brush, without having to complete the lengthy environmental review process normally required by federal law. The change would speed up park management decisions aimed at reducing wildfire risk or improving forest health, though it means less public input and environmental analysis for these specific projects. The bill affects park officials and environmental groups with interests in how the park is managed.

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Subjects

Environmental Protection
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