Forest Service Accountability Act

# Forest Service Accountability Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Forest Service Accountability Act (S. 1061) would increase oversight and accountability measures for the U.S. Forest Service, a federal agency within the Department of Agriculture that manages national forests. While the specific provisions aren't detailed in the information provided, bills with this title typically aim to enhance transparency, require reporting on agency activities, or establish new accountability mechanisms for how the Forest Service makes decisions and manages public lands. **Who It Affects** This legislation would primarily affect the Forest Service and its operations, but could have broader impacts on communities that depend on national forests—including those involved in timber, recreation, conservation, and other forest-related activities.

It may also affect federal employees and presidential authority over the agency. **Current Status** As of the latest information, S. 1061 remains in committee, meaning it has not yet advanced to a full Senate vote. The bill was introduced by Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) in the 119th Congress. For the most current updates on this legislation, you can check Congress.gov, which provides real-time tracking of bills' progress through the legislative process.