This bill changes how the Forest Service chief is appointed by requiring the President to nominate the chief with Senate approval, rather than allowing the position to be filled through internal appointment. Currently, the Forest Service chief is selected by the Secretary of Agriculture without Senate confirmation. Under this legislation, anyone nominated for the position must have substantial experience in forest and natural resources management and will be evaluated by two Senate committees jointly—Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Energy and Natural Resources. The bill applies immediately, requiring the President to submit a nomination within 30 days of the law's enactment, even if someone is already serving in the role. No new funding or specific timeline beyond the initial 30-day submission requirement is specified in the legislation.
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