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Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, Armed Services, Energy and Commerce, Science, Space, and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 119 HR 1923, also known as the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission Implementation Act, aims to address recommendations made in the Report of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. The bill focuses on improving the management and mitigation of wildland fires in the United States.

Some key provisions of the bill include:

1. Establishing a national strategy for wildland fire management that emphasizes prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. 2. Enhancing coordination between federal, state, tribal, and local agencies in managing wildland fires. 3. Providing funding for research and development of new technologies and strategies for wildland fire prevention and management. 4. Increasing training and resources for firefighters and first responders to better handle wildland fire incidents. 5. Implementing measures to protect communities and critical infrastructure from the impacts of wildland fires. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1923 seeks to improve the nation's ability to prevent and respond to wildland fires, ultimately reducing the risk of loss of life and property. It emphasizes a collaborative approach between various levels of government and stakeholders to effectively manage wildland fire incidents.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo provide for the implementation of certain recommendations from the Report of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission.

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Latest Action3/6/2025
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, Armed Services, Energy and Commerce, Science, Space, and Technology, Transportation and Infras...