Health Forests Incentives Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (2 Nov 2026): Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
H.R. 10952, the Health Forests Incentives Act of 2026, proposes measures to manage forests and reduce wildfire risks. It would designate certain areas as "fireshed management areas," prioritizing forest management and the use of forest products in these high-risk zones. The bill also aims to incentivize biomass energy production through tax credits and support economic uses of forest materials.
This legislation primarily affects federal land management agencies, specifically the Forest Service and other agencies managing federal lands. It also impacts businesses involved in biomass energy production and the forest products industry by offering financial incentives and directing resources towards specific types of projects. The bill's provisions are intended to support forest health, reduce wildfire severity, and create economic opportunities related to forest management.
Introduced in the House of Representatives on November 2, 2026, the bill has been referred to multiple committees for consideration: Agriculture, Ways and Means, and Natural Resources. These committees will review the bill's provisions within their respective jurisdictions. Following committee review, the bill could move forward for further debate and potential votes in the House, and subsequently in the Senate, before it could be sent to the President for enactment.
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Timeline
2 Nov 2026
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10952 do?
- H.R. 10952, the Health Forests Incentives Act of 2026, proposes measures to manage forests and reduce wildfire risks. It would designate certain areas as "fireshed management areas," prioritizing forest management and the use of forest products in these high-risk zones. The bill also aims to incentivize biomass energy production through tax credits and support economic uses of forest materials. This legislation primarily affects federal land management agencies, specifically the Forest Service and other agencies managing federal lands. It also impacts businesses involved in biomass energy production and the forest products industry by offering financial incentives and directing resources towards specific types of projects. The bill's provisions are intended to support forest health, reduce wildfire severity, and create economic opportunities related to forest management. Introduced in the House of Representatives on November 2, 2026, the bill has been referred to multiple committees for consideration: Agriculture, Ways and Means, and Natural Resources. These committees will review the bill's provisions within their respective jurisdictions. Following committee review, the bill could move forward for further debate and potential votes in the House, and subsequently in the Senate, before it could be sent to the President for enactment.
- Has H.R. 10952 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10952. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10952?
- H.R. 10952 was sponsored by Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5] (R-WA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10952?
- Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (2 Nov 2026).
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