Wildfire Disaster Funding Act of 2015

Hozzl · 2023-01-11T13:28:50Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 235 Wildfire Disaster Funding Act of 2015 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Emergency Management. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:28 PM

Congressional Summary of S 235

Wildfire Disaster Funding Act of 2015

This bill amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to require specified adjustments to discretionary spending limits in FY2016-FY2025 to accommodate appropriations for wildfire suppression operations in the Wildland Fire Management accounts at the Department of Agriculture (USDA) or the Department of the Interior.

If USDA or Interior determines that supplemental appropriations are necessary for wildfire suppression operations, the bill requires the relevant department to submit to Congress a request for the funding and a plan for obligating the funds.

The bill also requires the President's budget to include the average costs for wildfire suppression over the previous 10 years.

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Current Status of Bill S 235

Bill S 235 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 22, 2015. Bill S 235 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on January 22, 2015. Bill S 235's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S422) as of January 22, 2015

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 235

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Potential Impact Areas

AppropriationsBudget deficits and national debtCongressional oversightDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of the InteriorDisaster relief and insuranceExecutive agency funding and structureFiresForests, forestry, trees

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 235

Wildfire Disaster Funding Act of 2015A bill to provide for wildfire suppression operations, and for other purposes.Wildfire Disaster Funding Act of 2015

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