Rings of Fire Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:00 PM

Rings of Fire Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Defense to submit a strategy to Congress for deploying ground-based theater-range missiles in the Indo-Pacific region. Among other elements, the strategy must include an assessment of the gaps in conventional theater-range precision strike capabilities in the area of responsibility of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

The strategy may be submitted in classified form but must include an unclassified summary.

Bill 118 HR 4485, also known as the Rings of Fire Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of wildfires in the United States, particularly in the western states where these natural disasters are most prevalent.

The bill aims to improve wildfire prevention and response efforts by providing funding for the development and implementation of new technologies and strategies to combat wildfires. It also seeks to increase coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in order to better respond to and manage wildfires.

Additionally, the Rings of Fire Act of 2023 includes provisions for the protection and restoration of ecosystems affected by wildfires, as well as measures to support communities and individuals impacted by these disasters. This includes funding for rebuilding efforts, assistance for displaced individuals, and resources for mental health support for those affected by wildfires. Overall, the Rings of Fire Act of 2023 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address the growing threat of wildfires in the United States through a combination of prevention, response, and recovery efforts. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered bipartisan support for its focus on protecting communities and ecosystems from the devastating effects of wildfires.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 4485

Introduced on
2023-07-06

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/6/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Rings of Fire Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Defense to submit a strategy to Congress for deploying ground-based theater-range missiles in the Indo-Pacific region. Among other elements, the strategy must include an assessment of the gaps in conventional theater-range precision strike capabilities in the area of responsibility of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

The strategy may be submitted in classified form but must include an unclassified summary.

Bill 118 HR 4485, also known as the Rings of Fire Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of wildfires in the United States, particularly in the western states where these natural disasters are most prevalent.

The bill aims to improve wildfire prevention and response efforts by providing funding for the development and implementation of new technologies and strategies to combat wildfires. It also seeks to increase coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in order to better respond to and manage wildfires.

Additionally, the Rings of Fire Act of 2023 includes provisions for the protection and restoration of ecosystems affected by wildfires, as well as measures to support communities and individuals impacted by these disasters. This includes funding for rebuilding efforts, assistance for displaced individuals, and resources for mental health support for those affected by wildfires. Overall, the Rings of Fire Act of 2023 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address the growing threat of wildfires in the United States through a combination of prevention, response, and recovery efforts. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered bipartisan support for its focus on protecting communities and ecosystems from the devastating effects of wildfires.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo develop a strategy for deploying ground-based theater-range missiles in the Indo-Pacific region, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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Latest Summary11/3/2023

Rings of Fire Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Defense to submit a strategy to Congress for deploying ground-based theater-range missiles in the Indo-Pacific region. Among other elements, the strategy must include an...


Latest Action7/6/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.