What does Preamble of S 1061 do?

This bill amends the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994. The proposed amendment requires the President to appoint the Chief of the Forest Service with the advice and consent of the Senate.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 1061 do?

This bill is formally titled the Forest Service Accountability Act.

What does CHIEF OF THE FOREST SERVICE. of S 1061 do?

This section amends the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish requirements for the appointment and qualifications of the Chief of the Forest Service. The President must appoint the Chief of the Forest Service with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Chief of the Forest Service must have substantial experience and demonstrated competence in forest and natural resources management. Nominations for the Chief of the Forest Service are to be jointly referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate. This provision is considered a rule of the Senate and supersedes inconsistent Senate rules. Within 30 days of enactment, the President must submit a nomination for an individual to be the Chief of the Forest Service, regardless of any incumbent currently serving.

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Forest Service Accountability Act — S. 1061

Last updated: 3/13/2025 · Introduced: 3/13/2025

Author: Mike Lee (R-UT)

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This bill requires the President to appoint the Chief of the Forest Service with the advice and consent of the Senate.
The Chief of the Forest Service must possess substantial experience and demonstrated competence in forest and natural resources management.
The Senate Committees on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and Energy and Natural Resources will jointly review nominations for the Chief of the Forest Service.

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