Expediting Forest Restoration and Recovery Act of 2023

This bill streamlines forest management projects in areas at high risk from wildfires and pest infestations. It directs the Forest Service to use faster environmental review processes (categorical exclusions) for hazardous fuel reduction and insect/disease treatment projects in designated "insect and disease treatment areas," prioritizing wildfire and pest risk reduction over other planning goals. The bill requires annual public reporting of treated acreage and expands the use of fast-track reviews to include Fire Regime Group IV areas, while excluding wilderness and roadless areas (except under specific existing rules). It directly affects Forest Service project planning and implementation in high-risk forest regions across the U.S.