Bruce Westerman

This bill would let federal courts give lighter sentences to young people under 18. This applies if they commit violent crimes but were victims of trafficking, abuse, or assault by the person they harmed. Judges would be able to consider the trauma these young victims experienced. Currently, federal courts do not have this specific power to go below minimum sentences or suspend sentences for these cases.

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This bill, called the SPEED Act, would speed up federal environmental reviews and make it harder to challenge project approvals in court. It would set clear deadlines for agencies and narrow the types of environmental effects they must consider. This aims to reduce delays for projects nationwide.

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This bill would change the Endangered Species Act to update how species are added to the endangered list and how their habitats are protected. It would create new ways for private landowners to help conserve species without facing future penalties. The bill also aims to make the process of protecting species more transparent and efficient for federal agencies.

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This bill would create new programs and change existing rules to make it easier and faster to manage forests, especially in areas prone to wildfires. It affects federal agencies, state and local governments, Indian Tribes, private landowners, and especially firefighters and communities near wildlands. The goal is to reduce wildfire risks, restore forest health, and ensure support for wildland firefighters and their families.