Protect The West Act Of 2023

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The "Protect the West Act of 2023" is a federal bill aimed at enhancing conservation efforts and addressing environmental challenges in the Western United States. The main provisions of the bill include increasing funding for wildfire prevention and response, promoting sustainable land management practices, protecting wildlife habitats, and supporting local communities affected by natural disasters. This legislation seeks to mitigate the impact of wildfires, preserve natural resources, and promote ecological resilience in the Western region. If passed, this bill could have significant implications for land management policies, conservation initiatives, and disaster relief efforts in the affected areas.

• 2023-02-28: Introduced in House

• 2023-02-28: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on 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.

• 2023-03-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

• 2023-03-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

• 2023-03-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.