The House Resolution No. aims to urge the United States Congress to take necessary actions to provide funding for the sheriffs' offices in the parishes surrounding the Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana. This forest, which spans seven parishes and encompasses over 600,000 acres, is federally owned and managed. However, local sheriffs' offices are responsible for patrolling the area and responding to emergencies, which places a significant financial burden on these local law enforcement agencies. The current federal funding, specifically through Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT), is insufficient to support the needs of these sheriffs' offices.

The resolution highlights the importance of adequate funding to ensure the safety and effective management of the Kisatchie National Forest. It calls for increased PILT payments to help alleviate the financial strain on local sheriffs' offices, enabling them to fulfill their responsibilities in patrolling the forest and responding to emergencies. The resolution concludes by directing that copies be sent to relevant congressional leaders and the Louisiana congressional delegation to advocate for this funding initiative.