H.R. 3559 — Save Our Forests Act of 2025

This section defines two terms for purposes of the Act: (1) "National Forest System," which has the meaning given in section 11(a) of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1609(a))—i.e., units of federally owned forest, range, and related lands administered by the Forest Service; and (2) "Secretary," meaning the Secretary of Agriculture.

This section directs the Secretary of Agriculture, not later than 30 days after enactment and using previously appropriated funds, to (1) increase Forest Service staffing necessary to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of National Forest System lands to meet the needs of present and future generations; and (2) reinstate individuals involuntarily removed or terminated from Forest Service employment between January 20, 2025, and the date of enactment.

This section requires the Secretary to continue carrying out each Forest Service project for which funds are authorized or appropriated under (1) the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (16 U.S.C. 6801 et seq.); (2) section 200303 of title 54, United States Code (i.e., the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund); (3) chapter 2004 of title 54, United States Code; (4) the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117–58); or (5) Public Law 117–169 (Inflation Reduction Act of 2022).