Strengthening Wildfire Resiliency Through Satellites Act of 2024

10/23/2024, 1:47 PM

Strengthening Wildfire Resiliency Through Satellites Act of 2024

This bill requires the U.S. Geological Survey to establish a competitive grant program to fund satellite monitoring of wildfires. The entities eligible to receive the grants are state foresters, emergency managers, and equivalent state officials. Grant recipients must use the funds for purchasing and integrating satellite data on wildfire monitoring, and for using the data to detect and manage wildfires. 

Bill 118 hr 9908, also known as the Strengthening Wildfire Resiliency Through Satellites Act of 2024, aims to enhance the ability of the United States to prevent and respond to wildfires through the use of satellite technology. The bill focuses on improving the monitoring and detection of wildfires, as well as providing timely and accurate information to first responders and the public.

Key provisions of the bill include increasing funding for satellite technology that can detect wildfires in real-time, improving coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in responding to wildfires, and enhancing communication systems to ensure that critical information reaches those who need it most. Additionally, the bill calls for the development of a national strategy for wildfire resiliency that incorporates satellite data and technology.

The Strengthening Wildfire Resiliency Through Satellites Act of 2024 has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers recognizing the importance of utilizing advanced technology to combat the increasing threat of wildfires. By investing in satellite technology and improving coordination among agencies, the bill aims to better protect communities and natural resources from the devastating impacts of wildfires.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 9908
Introduced on
2024-10-01
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

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10/1/2024
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Purpose and Summary

Strengthening Wildfire Resiliency Through Satellites Act of 2024

This bill requires the U.S. Geological Survey to establish a competitive grant program to fund satellite monitoring of wildfires. The entities eligible to receive the grants are state foresters, emergency managers, and equivalent state officials. Grant recipients must use the funds for purchasing and integrating satellite data on wildfire monitoring, and for using the data to detect and manage wildfires. 

Bill 118 hr 9908, also known as the Strengthening Wildfire Resiliency Through Satellites Act of 2024, aims to enhance the ability of the United States to prevent and respond to wildfires through the use of satellite technology. The bill focuses on improving the monitoring and detection of wildfires, as well as providing timely and accurate information to first responders and the public.

Key provisions of the bill include increasing funding for satellite technology that can detect wildfires in real-time, improving coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in responding to wildfires, and enhancing communication systems to ensure that critical information reaches those who need it most. Additionally, the bill calls for the development of a national strategy for wildfire resiliency that incorporates satellite data and technology.

The Strengthening Wildfire Resiliency Through Satellites Act of 2024 has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers recognizing the importance of utilizing advanced technology to combat the increasing threat of wildfires. By investing in satellite technology and improving coordination among agencies, the bill aims to better protect communities and natural resources from the devastating impacts of wildfires.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo direct the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey, to establish a grant program for monitoring wildfires by satellite.
Policy Areas
Emergency Management

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Strengthening Wildfire Resiliency Through Satellites Act of 2024

This bill requires the U.S. Geological Survey to establish a competitive grant program to fund satellite monitoring of wildfires. The entities eligible to rece...

Latest Action10/1/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.