Protect the West Act of 2025
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 5
- Latest action
- Feb 20, 2025
What it does
The Protect the West Act of 2025 establishes an Outdoor and Watershed Restoration Fund within the Treasury to support restoration and resilience projects on federal and non-federal lands through a grant program administered by the Secretary of Agriculture, with guidance from a newly created Restoration Fund Advisory Council. The bill affects eligible entities such as state and local governments, Tribal governments, regional organizations, special districts, and nonprofits, which may receive grants or pay-for-performance contracts to improve forest conditions, rangeland health, watershed function, or wildlife habitat. Key requirements include prioritizing job creation, collaborative…
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Where it stands
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Who is involved
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.