A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to develop a plan to reorganize Federal wildland fire response, and for other purposes.

2/7/2025, 11:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 441

Bill 119 s 441, also known as the Wildland Fire Management Act, aims to address the growing issue of wildfires in the United States by directing the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to develop a plan to reorganize federal wildland fire response. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to wildland fire management.

The main goal of the bill is to improve coordination and efficiency in responding to wildfires by creating a comprehensive plan that outlines the roles and responsibilities of various federal agencies involved in wildland fire management. This plan will help ensure that resources are allocated effectively and that responses are coordinated across agencies to better protect communities and natural resources from the devastating impacts of wildfires.

In addition to reorganizing federal wildland fire response, the bill also includes provisions for enhancing firefighter safety, improving communication and coordination with state and local agencies, and increasing the use of technology and data to better predict and respond to wildfires. The bill emphasizes the importance of proactive measures, such as fuel reduction and prescribed burns, to help prevent wildfires before they start. Overall, Bill 119 s 441 represents a bipartisan effort to address the growing threat of wildfires in the United States by improving coordination and efficiency in federal wildland fire response. The bill aims to protect communities, natural resources, and firefighters by implementing proactive measures and enhancing communication and coordination among federal, state, and local agencies.

Current Status of Bill S 441

Bill S 441 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2025. Bill S 441 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 6, 2025. Bill S 441's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of February 6, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 441

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 441

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 441

A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to develop a plan to reorganize Federal wildland fire response, and for other purposes.A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to develop a plan to reorganize Federal wildland fire response, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 441

Tim Sheehy

Montana(Independent)

Alex Padilla

California(Democrat)

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