Rings of Fire Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 4:00 PMSummary of Bill HR 4485
Bill 118 HR 4485, also known as the Rings of Fire Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of wildfires in the United States, particularly in the western states where these natural disasters are most prevalent.The bill aims to improve wildfire prevention and response efforts by providing funding for the development and implementation of new technologies and strategies to combat wildfires. It also seeks to increase coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in order to better respond to and manage wildfires.
Additionally, the Rings of Fire Act of 2023 includes provisions for the protection and restoration of ecosystems affected by wildfires, as well as measures to support communities and individuals impacted by these disasters. This includes funding for rebuilding efforts, assistance for displaced individuals, and resources for mental health support for those affected by wildfires. Overall, the Rings of Fire Act of 2023 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address the growing threat of wildfires in the United States through a combination of prevention, response, and recovery efforts. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered bipartisan support for its focus on protecting communities and ecosystems from the devastating effects of wildfires.
Congressional Summary of HR 4485
Rings of Fire Act of 2023
This bill requires the Department of Defense to submit a strategy to Congress for deploying ground-based theater-range missiles in the Indo-Pacific region. Among other elements, the strategy must include an assessment of the gaps in conventional theater-range precision strike capabilities in the area of responsibility of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
The strategy may be submitted in classified form but must include an unclassified summary.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4485
Bill HR 4485 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 6, 2023. Bill HR 4485 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 6, 2023. Bill HR 4485's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of July 6, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4485
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4485
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4485
Rings of Fire Act of 2023Rings of Fire Act of 2023To develop a strategy for deploying ground-based theater-range missiles in the Indo-Pacific region, and for other purposes.Comments
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