Tribal Forest Protection Act Updates

Official: Tribal Forest Protection Act Amendments Act of 2025

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Why This Matters

This bill improves the Tribal Forest Protection Act by expanding protections for Indian lands and allowing for restoration projects. It aims to support the health of forests and rangelands important to Native American communities.

If you are part of a Native American tribe, this bill could help protect and restore your forest lands.

Affects: Native American tribes and communities with forest or rangeland.

Summary

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What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill updates definitions related to Indian forest land and rangeland. 2. It allows projects to protect or restore both Indian and Federal lands. 3. The bill sets criteria for projects based on their significance to Indian tribes. 4. It authorizes $15 million each year from 2026 to 2031 for these projects.

Who is affected?

Native American tribes and communities with forest or rangeland.