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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1404) to authorize a supplemental funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppression activities on Department of the Interior and National Forest System lands, to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a cohesive wildland fire management strategy, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HRES 281

Bill 111 H.Res. 281 is a resolution that sets the rules for considering another bill, H.R. 1404. H.R. 1404 aims to authorize additional funding for emergency wildland fire suppression activities on Department of the Interior and National Forest System lands. The bill also requires the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to create a comprehensive strategy for managing wildland fires.

The purpose of this legislation is to address the increasing frequency and severity of wildfires in the United States. By providing supplemental funding for emergency fire suppression activities, the bill aims to ensure that resources are available to effectively combat wildfires on federal lands. Additionally, the requirement for a cohesive wildland fire management strategy seeks to improve coordination and planning efforts to better prevent and respond to wildfires.

Overall, Bill 111 H.Res. 281 and H.R. 1404 are focused on enhancing the government's ability to manage and respond to wildland fires, ultimately aiming to protect lives, property, and natural resources from the devastating impacts of wildfires.

Current Status of Bill HRES 281

Bill HRES 281 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 24, 2009. Bill HRES 281 was introduced during Congress 111 and was introduced to the House on March 24, 2009.  Bill HRES 281's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of March 25, 2009

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 281

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 281

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

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