Strengthening Wildfire Resiliency Through Satellites Act of 2025

2/13/2025, 12:08 PM
Congress
119

Number
HR - 527

Introduced on
2025-01-16

# 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

Strengthening Wildfire Resiliency Through Satellites Act of 2025

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 119 HR 527, also known as the Wildfire Satellite Monitoring Grant Program Act, aims to address the issue of monitoring wildfires through the use of satellite technology. The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior, specifically through the Director of the United States Geological Survey, to establish a grant program for this purpose.

The grant program will provide funding for the monitoring of wildfires using satellite technology, which can help in early detection and tracking of wildfires. This can be crucial in preventing the spread of wildfires and minimizing their impact on communities and the environment.

By utilizing satellite technology for monitoring wildfires, the bill aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of wildfire management efforts. This can lead to quicker response times and better coordination of resources in combating wildfires. Overall, the Wildfire Satellite Monitoring Grant Program Act seeks to enhance the capabilities of monitoring wildfires through the use of advanced technology, ultimately helping to protect lives, property, and natural resources from the devastating effects 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.

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Latest Summary3/25/2025

Strengthening Wildfire Resiliency Through Satellites Act of 2025

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 Action1/16/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.