Bills/H.R. 2709

Save Our Sequoias Act

Save Our Sequoias Act

In CommitteeEnvironmentHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
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Passed Both
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Plain Language Summary

# Save Our Sequoias Act Summary **What It Would Do** The Save Our Sequoias Act (HR 2709) is a bill designed to protect California's giant sequoia forests, which have faced increasing threats from wildfires and other dangers. While the specific details aren't fully public yet, the bill's subjects indicate it would likely focus on forest management, fire prevention and response, environmental monitoring, and coordinated planning between federal and state authorities to protect these ancient trees. **Who It Affects** This bill would primarily affect California residents and communities near sequoia forests, as well as federal and state agencies responsible for managing these lands.

It could also impact visitors to parks and recreation areas where sequoias are located, and potentially environmental organizations focused on forest conservation. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Representative Vince Fong (R-CA) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it's in the early stages of review and hasn't yet advanced to a full House vote. For specific legislative language and detailed provisions, you would need to check Congress.gov for updated information as the bill progresses through the legislative process.

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Latest Action

March 5, 2026

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Subjects

Animal and plant healthCaliforniaCongressional oversightEmergency planning and evacuationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental educationFiresForests, forestry, treesGovernment information and archivesIntergovernmental relationsInternet, web applications, social mediaLand use and conservationParks, recreation areas, trails

Sponsor

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29 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
April 8, 2025
Last Updated
March 5, 2026
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