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To establish and carry out a Federal Wildfire Relief Fund.

12/20/2024, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 10523

Bill 118 hr 10523, also known as the Federal Wildfire Relief Fund Act, aims to create a dedicated fund to provide financial assistance for the prevention, containment, and recovery efforts related to wildfires in the United States. The bill proposes the establishment of a Federal Wildfire Relief Fund, which will be managed by a designated federal agency.

The fund will be used to support various activities, including but not limited to, wildfire suppression, rehabilitation of affected areas, and assistance to individuals and communities impacted by wildfires. The bill also outlines the criteria for accessing the fund, which includes a declaration of a state of emergency by the President or the relevant state authorities.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that the fund will be financed through appropriations made by Congress, as well as donations from private individuals, organizations, and corporations. The fund will be subject to oversight and accountability measures to ensure that the funds are used effectively and efficiently. Overall, the Federal Wildfire Relief Fund Act seeks to provide a dedicated source of funding to address the growing threat of wildfires in the United States and support the efforts of federal, state, and local authorities in managing and mitigating the impact of these natural disasters.

Current Status of Bill HR 10523

Bill HR 10523 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 19, 2024. Bill HR 10523 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 19, 2024.  Bill HR 10523's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 December 19, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10523

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 10523

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 10523

To establish and carry out a Federal Wildfire Relief Fund.
To establish and carry out a Federal Wildfire Relief Fund.

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