A bill to establish a Wildfire Intelligence Center, and for other purposes.

12/20/2024, 7:03 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7004)
Bill 118 s 5532, also known as the Wildfire Intelligence Center Establishment Act, is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to create a Wildfire Intelligence Center, which would serve as a centralized hub for collecting and analyzing data related to wildfires.

The Wildfire Intelligence Center would be responsible for gathering information from various sources, such as satellite imagery, weather reports, and on-the-ground observations, to provide real-time updates on wildfire activity. This information would be used to help firefighters and emergency responders better understand and combat wildfires, ultimately leading to more effective and efficient response efforts.

In addition to establishing the Wildfire Intelligence Center, the bill also includes provisions for improving communication and coordination between federal, state, and local agencies involved in wildfire response. This would help ensure that resources are allocated effectively and that response efforts are coordinated across different levels of government. Overall, the Wildfire Intelligence Center Establishment Act aims to enhance the nation's ability to respond to wildfires by providing better access to timely and accurate information. By centralizing data collection and analysis, the bill seeks to improve the effectiveness of wildfire response efforts and ultimately reduce the impact of wildfires on communities and the environment.
Congress
118

Number
S - 5532

Introduced on
2024-12-12

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7004)
Bill 118 s 5532, also known as the Wildfire Intelligence Center Establishment Act, is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to create a Wildfire Intelligence Center, which would serve as a centralized hub for collecting and analyzing data related to wildfires.

The Wildfire Intelligence Center would be responsible for gathering information from various sources, such as satellite imagery, weather reports, and on-the-ground observations, to provide real-time updates on wildfire activity. This information would be used to help firefighters and emergency responders better understand and combat wildfires, ultimately leading to more effective and efficient response efforts.

In addition to establishing the Wildfire Intelligence Center, the bill also includes provisions for improving communication and coordination between federal, state, and local agencies involved in wildfire response. This would help ensure that resources are allocated effectively and that response efforts are coordinated across different levels of government. Overall, the Wildfire Intelligence Center Establishment Act aims to enhance the nation's ability to respond to wildfires by providing better access to timely and accurate information. By centralizing data collection and analysis, the bill seeks to improve the effectiveness of wildfire response efforts and ultimately reduce the impact of wildfires on communities and the environment.

Comments

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Alanna Shapiro
@strathisla_pumpkin_chamomile70334
This bill is so dumb, why do we need this Wildfire Intelligence Center thingy? Can't they just figure it out on their own?

APPROVED
AW
Ayaan Wooten
@eggplant_lovage_scone17734
I can't believe this bill passed. It's so sad that it had to come to this. I hope it helps with the wildfires.

Recent Activity

Latest Action12/12/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7004)