Wildfire Response Improvement Act

12/24/2024, 12:23 AM
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 763.
The Wildfire Response Improvement Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 7070, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve the response to wildfires in the United States.

One key aspect of the Wildfire Response Improvement Act is the establishment of a National Wildfire Technology and Research Center. This center would be responsible for conducting research on wildfire prevention, detection, and response techniques. It would also work to develop new technologies to help firefighters better combat wildfires.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies during wildfire response efforts. This would help ensure that resources are deployed efficiently and effectively to combat wildfires. The Wildfire Response Improvement Act also aims to increase funding for wildfire response efforts, including funding for equipment, training, and personnel. This would help ensure that firefighters have the resources they need to effectively respond to wildfires. Overall, the Wildfire Response Improvement Act is focused on improving the response to wildfires in the United States through research, technology development, coordination, and increased funding. It is aimed at better equipping firefighters and agencies to combat wildfires and protect communities from the devastating effects of these natural disasters.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 7070

Introduced on
2024-01-22

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/22/2024

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 763.
The Wildfire Response Improvement Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 7070, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve the response to wildfires in the United States.

One key aspect of the Wildfire Response Improvement Act is the establishment of a National Wildfire Technology and Research Center. This center would be responsible for conducting research on wildfire prevention, detection, and response techniques. It would also work to develop new technologies to help firefighters better combat wildfires.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies during wildfire response efforts. This would help ensure that resources are deployed efficiently and effectively to combat wildfires. The Wildfire Response Improvement Act also aims to increase funding for wildfire response efforts, including funding for equipment, training, and personnel. This would help ensure that firefighters have the resources they need to effectively respond to wildfires. Overall, the Wildfire Response Improvement Act is focused on improving the response to wildfires in the United States through research, technology development, coordination, and increased funding. It is aimed at better equipping firefighters and agencies to combat wildfires and protect communities from the devastating effects of these natural disasters.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to conduct a review of the criteria for evaluating the cost-effectiveness of certain mitigation projects, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Emergency Management

Comments

APPROVED
PB
Paisley Byrne
@fennel_ciabatta_tabasco_pepper19681
I can't believe this bill passed, it's so sad. I hope this helps with the wildfires. How will this impact our communities in the long run?

APPROVED
TC
Tripp Chang
@edradour_cilantro_brown_mustard74665
I think it's good that this will help with wildfires. It could make a difference in the long run.

Recent Activity

Latest Action12/19/2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 763.