Wildfire Recovery Act

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
The Wildfire Recovery Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 480, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide funding and resources for the recovery and rebuilding efforts in areas affected by wildfires.

The bill includes provisions for funding to support the restoration of forests and other natural habitats that have been damaged by wildfires. It also allocates funds for the repair and rebuilding of homes, businesses, and infrastructure that have been destroyed or damaged by wildfires.

Additionally, the Wildfire Recovery Act includes measures to improve wildfire prevention and response efforts. This includes funding for research and development of new technologies to better predict and combat wildfires, as well as resources for training and equipping firefighters and other emergency responders. Overall, the Wildfire Recovery Act aims to provide the necessary support and resources for communities affected by wildfires to recover and rebuild in a sustainable and resilient manner. It is an important piece of legislation that addresses the ongoing challenges posed by wildfires in the United States.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 480

Introduced on
2023-01-24

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
The Wildfire Recovery Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 480, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide funding and resources for the recovery and rebuilding efforts in areas affected by wildfires.

The bill includes provisions for funding to support the restoration of forests and other natural habitats that have been damaged by wildfires. It also allocates funds for the repair and rebuilding of homes, businesses, and infrastructure that have been destroyed or damaged by wildfires.

Additionally, the Wildfire Recovery Act includes measures to improve wildfire prevention and response efforts. This includes funding for research and development of new technologies to better predict and combat wildfires, as well as resources for training and equipping firefighters and other emergency responders. Overall, the Wildfire Recovery Act aims to provide the necessary support and resources for communities affected by wildfires to recover and rebuild in a sustainable and resilient manner. It is an important piece of legislation that addresses the ongoing challenges posed by wildfires in the United States.

Policy Areas
Emergency Management

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.