North Rim and Kaibab National Forest Restoration Act of 2026
Committee hearing: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- Committee hearing
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- Jul 21, 2026
What it does
The North Rim and Kaibab National Forest Restoration Act of 2026 authorizes the National Park Service and Forest Service to use emergency acquisition flexibilities to expedite contracting for wildfire recovery efforts in areas of Grand Canyon National Park and Kaibab National Forest damaged by the Dragon Bravo and White Sage Fires. It requires the Secretaries of Interior and Agriculture to prioritize contracting with Tribal and local businesses, involve Indian Tribes and local stakeholders in planning, and submit regular reports on expenditures, progress, and contractor conflicts. The emergency contracting authority expires five years after enactment or when recovery is deemed complete,…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.