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Strengthening Wildfire Resiliency Through Satellites Act of 2024
10/23/2024, 1:47 PM
Summary of Bill HR 9908
Key provisions of the bill include increasing funding for satellite technology that can detect wildfires in real-time, improving coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in responding to wildfires, and enhancing communication systems to ensure that critical information reaches those who need it most. Additionally, the bill calls for the development of a national strategy for wildfire resiliency that incorporates satellite data and technology.
The Strengthening Wildfire Resiliency Through Satellites Act of 2024 has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers recognizing the importance of utilizing advanced technology to combat the increasing threat of wildfires. By investing in satellite technology and improving coordination among agencies, the bill aims to better protect communities and natural resources from the devastating impacts of wildfires.
Congressional Summary of HR 9908
Strengthening Wildfire Resiliency Through Satellites Act of 2024
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 9908
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9908
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9908
Primary Policy Focus
Emergency ManagementAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9908
Comments

Anthony Albright
1 year ago
Hey y'all, have y'all heard about this new bill that's supposed to help with wildfires using satellites? I think it's a great idea to use technology to protect our communities. I wonder how this will impact us in the short term. Can't wait to see the results!

Roselyn Patrick
1 year ago
Ugh, can't believe they're pushing this crap through. How is this gonna mess with my life? #annoyed

Lukas Gibbons
1 year ago
I'm not sure how this new bill will impact us. Who does this bill really help?

Sophia Barefoot
1 year ago
Why are they spending so much money on this bill when there are other priorities that need funding? How will this really help prevent wildfires in the long run?

Isaac O'Connell
1 year ago
This bill is a waste of money. How will it really help us in the long run?

