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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Wildland Fire Management for fiscal year 2024.
12/15/2023, 3:56 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2211
Bill 118 hr 2211, also known as the Wildland Fire Management Funding Limitation Act, aims to place restrictions on the availability of funds for the US Department of Agriculture's Wildland Fire Management program for the fiscal year 2024. The bill seeks to address the increasing costs and challenges associated with managing wildfires in the United States.
Specifically, the bill sets a limit on the amount of funding that can be allocated to the Wildland Fire Management program, in an effort to ensure that resources are used efficiently and effectively. This limitation is intended to encourage the Department of Agriculture to prioritize prevention and mitigation efforts, rather than solely focusing on firefighting activities.
The bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of addressing the growing threat of wildfires in the US. Supporters of the bill argue that by placing limits on funding, the Department of Agriculture will be incentivized to adopt more sustainable and proactive approaches to managing wildfires. Overall, the Wildland Fire Management Funding Limitation Act represents a significant step towards improving the management of wildfires in the United States and ensuring that resources are used wisely to protect communities and natural landscapes.
Specifically, the bill sets a limit on the amount of funding that can be allocated to the Wildland Fire Management program, in an effort to ensure that resources are used efficiently and effectively. This limitation is intended to encourage the Department of Agriculture to prioritize prevention and mitigation efforts, rather than solely focusing on firefighting activities.
The bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of addressing the growing threat of wildfires in the US. Supporters of the bill argue that by placing limits on funding, the Department of Agriculture will be incentivized to adopt more sustainable and proactive approaches to managing wildfires. Overall, the Wildland Fire Management Funding Limitation Act represents a significant step towards improving the management of wildfires in the United States and ensuring that resources are used wisely to protect communities and natural landscapes.
Congressional Summary of HR 2211
This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Forest Service for wildland fire management.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2211
Bill HR 2211 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2211 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2211's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry. as of April 28, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2211
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2211
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2211
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Wildland Fire Management for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Wildland Fire Management for fiscal year 2024.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2211
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