H.R. 2492: Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2025
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-03-31 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] |
| Policy area | Public Lands and Natural Resources |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2025-05-14 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-03-31):
Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2025
This bill allows the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to expedite the removal of trees or other vegetation near electrical lines on their lands under certain circumstances. Specifically, the Forest Service and the BLM may include in special use permits or easements provided to electrical utilities permission to cut, remove, and sell trees or other vegetation near electrical lines on such lands without a separate timber sale if the cutting or removal is consistent with (1) any applicable land and resource management plan, and (2) other applicable environmental laws.
A special use permit or easement that includes permission for cutting and removal of trees or vegetation must include a requirement that, if the applicable electrical utility sells any portion of the material removed under the permit or easement, the utility must provide to the Forest Service or the BLM any proceeds received from the sale, less any transportation costs incurred in the sale.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| David G. Valadao | R CA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-31 |
| Jim Costa | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-31 |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick | R PA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-31 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 2492 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 2492?
H.R. 2492 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 2492 are available on congress.gov.
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