HR 8162 · 117th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Forest Service Law Enforcement Enhancement Act of 2022

Introduced 2022-06-21· Sponsored by Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.(2022-08-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Forest Service Law Enforcement Enhancement Act of 2022 This bill directs the Forest Service to (1) fill all vacancies in the Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations organization; and (2) upon filling such vacancies, increase the number of positions available in such organization. The Forest Service must prioritize filling vacancies and increasing the number of positions that (1) are at high or very high risk of wildfires, and (2) are areas of substantial public use.…

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