S. 349: Fire-Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-30 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] |
| Policy area | Public Lands and Natural Resources |
| Cosponsors | 4 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-30 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2025-07-16 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-30):
Fire-Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2025
This bill allows the Forest Service to expedite the removal of trees or other vegetation near electrical lines on its lands under certain circumstances. Specifically, the Forest Service 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) the 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 any proceeds received from the sale, less any transportation costs incurred in the sale.
Cosponsors (4)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Steve Daines | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-01-30 |
| Ruben Gallego | D AZ 2025-06-25 |
| Jacky Rosen | D NV 2025-07-09 |
| Patty Murray | D WA 2025-07-15 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 349 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 349?
S. 349 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. 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 S. 349 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).