To establish a community protection and wildfire resilience grant program, and for other purposes.
1/22/2025, 9:20 AMSummary of Bill HR 582
Bill 119 HR 582, also known as the Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Grant Program Act, aims to establish a grant program to help communities better prepare for and respond to wildfires. The bill includes provisions for funding grants to local governments, tribes, and non-profit organizations to implement projects that reduce wildfire risk and improve community resilience.The grant program will prioritize projects that focus on creating defensible space around homes and critical infrastructure, improving emergency preparedness and response capabilities, and enhancing community education and outreach efforts related to wildfire prevention. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for technical assistance and training to help communities develop and implement effective wildfire mitigation strategies.
The bill also includes requirements for grant recipients to report on the outcomes of their projects and to collaborate with neighboring communities and stakeholders to maximize the impact of their efforts. The goal of the Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Grant Program is to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires and protect lives, property, and natural resources in at-risk communities. Overall, Bill 119 HR 582 seeks to address the growing threat of wildfires in the United States by providing resources and support to communities to help them better prepare for and respond to these natural disasters.
Current Status of Bill HR 582
Bill HR 582 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 21, 2025. Bill HR 582 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 21, 2025. Bill HR 582's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Agriculture, 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. as of January 21, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 582
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1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
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1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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To establish a community protection and wildfire resilience grant program, and for other purposes.To establish a community protection and wildfire resilience grant program, and for other purposes.Comments
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