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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for U.S. Department of Interior, Department-Wide Programs, Wildland Fire Management for fiscal year 2024.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2182

Bill 118 hr 2182, also known as the Wildland Fire Management Funding Limitation Act, aims to place restrictions on the availability of funds for the U.S. Department of Interior's Department-Wide Programs related to wildland fire management for the fiscal year 2024. The bill seeks to limit the amount of funding that can be allocated towards these programs in order to ensure that resources are being used efficiently and effectively.

The purpose of this legislation is to address concerns about the increasing costs associated with wildland fire management and the need to prioritize funding for other critical programs within the Department of Interior. By placing limitations on the availability of funds for wildland fire management, the bill aims to encourage the department to find more cost-effective ways to address the growing threat of wildfires while also ensuring that resources are being allocated in a responsible manner.

Overall, the Wildland Fire Management Funding Limitation Act is designed to promote fiscal responsibility within the Department of Interior and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used wisely to address the pressing issue of wildland fires. It will be important for lawmakers to carefully consider the implications of this legislation and work towards finding a balance between funding for wildland fire management and other important programs within the department.

Current Status of Bill HR 2182

Bill HR 2182 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2182 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023.  Bill HR 2182's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of March 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2182

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 2182

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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