The Save Our Forests Act directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service to increase staffing levels to properly manage and maintain the health of national forests across the country. The bill also requires the Forest Service to rehire any employees who were involuntarily terminated between January 20 and February 25, 2025. Additionally, the legislation ensures that the Forest Service can continue carrying out authorized projects funded under major laws including the Great American Outdoors Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act. The bill uses previously appropriated funds rather than requesting new money from Congress, and directs the Secretary of Agriculture to take these actions as soon as practicable after the law is enacted. This measure aims to address workforce gaps that may have impacted the agency's ability to manage forests and serve the public.
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