Community Law Enforcement Authority Restoration Act of 2025; CLEAR Act of 2025
Summary
The Community Law Enforcement Authority Restoration Act of 2025 (CLEAR Act of 2025) aims to prohibit the Forest Service from administering, implementing, or enforcing the rule relating to ``Law Enforcement; Criminal Prohibitions'' as outlined in 89 Fed. Reg. 92808 (November 25, 2024). The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on December 17, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Essentially, this bill seeks to nullify a specific Forest Service rule concerning law enforcement and criminal prohibitions.
The bill's short title is the Community Law Enforcement Authority Restoration Act of 2025'' or theCLEAR Act of 2025''.
Expected Effects
If enacted, the CLEAR Act of 2025 would prevent the Forest Service from enforcing the specified rule. This would effectively remove the rule's legal authority and prevent the Forest Service from using it to pursue criminal prohibitions.
This could lead to changes in how law enforcement is conducted within National Forest System lands.
The practical impact would depend on the specifics of the rule being nullified and how it currently affects law enforcement activities.
Potential Benefits
- Potentially restores local community authority in law enforcement within National Forest System lands.
- Could reduce perceived federal overreach in local law enforcement matters.
- May streamline law enforcement processes by removing a layer of regulation.
- Could address concerns about the specific rule's impact on individual liberties or property rights.
- Potentially reduces administrative burden on the Forest Service by eliminating the need to enforce the rule.
Potential Disadvantages
- May weaken federal law enforcement capabilities within National Forest System lands.
- Could create inconsistencies in law enforcement across different regions of National Forests.
- Potentially undermines environmental protection efforts if the rule being nullified relates to environmental crimes.
- May lead to increased illegal activities within National Forest System lands due to reduced enforcement.
- Could create legal uncertainty regarding law enforcement authority in specific situations.
Most Disadvantaged Areas:
Constitutional Alignment
The bill's alignment with the US Constitution is complex. Congress has the power to legislate and regulate federal lands under Article I, Section 8, which grants them the power to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers.
However, the specific rule being targeted must be evaluated to determine if its prohibition infringes upon any constitutional rights or exceeds congressional authority.
Without knowing the specifics of the rule, it is difficult to determine the alignment.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).