Congress Bill Reader

H.R.2492 - Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2025 119th Congress (2025-2026)

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The Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2025 allows the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management to expedite the removal of trees and vegetation near electrical lines on their lands by including such permissions in special use permits or easements provided to electrical utilities, provided the actions align with land management plans and environmental laws. Additionally, any proceeds from the sale of removed materials by the utility must be given to the Forest Service or BLM, minus transportation costs.

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