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Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act

2/5/2024, 11:45 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4920

The Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 4920, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the issue of wildland fire recovery in a responsible and effective manner.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a Wildland Fire Recovery Fund, which would provide financial assistance to communities and individuals affected by wildland fires. This fund would help cover the costs of rebuilding and recovery efforts, as well as provide support for those who have lost their homes or livelihoods due to these fires.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for improving forest management practices to help prevent future wildland fires. This includes measures to reduce fuel loads in forests, improve fire suppression techniques, and increase collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies in fire management efforts. Overall, the Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act aims to address the challenges posed by wildland fires in a comprehensive and proactive manner. By providing financial assistance, improving forest management practices, and promoting collaboration between agencies, this bill seeks to better protect communities and natural resources from the devastating impacts of wildland fires.

Congressional Summary of HR 4920

Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to waive certain requirements for matching federal funds in fire recovery projects. Specifically, USDA may waive cost-sharing requirements for projects responding to fires resulting from management activities (e.g., controlled burns) conducted by USDA on National Forest System land.

Current Status of Bill HR 4920

Bill HR 4920 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 26, 2023. Bill HR 4920 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 26, 2023.  Bill HR 4920's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry. as of September 25, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4920

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 HR 4920

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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