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Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act
12/7/2023, 5:06 PM
Summary of Bill S 2353
Bill 118 s 2353, also known as the Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act, 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 fires and provide support for communities affected by these disasters.
The bill includes provisions for funding and resources to help prevent and respond to wildland fires. It also aims to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in managing wildland fires. Additionally, the bill includes measures to support communities in recovering from the impacts of these fires, such as providing assistance for rebuilding homes and infrastructure.
One key aspect of the Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act is its focus on promoting responsible land management practices to reduce the risk of wildfires. This includes measures to increase the use of prescribed burns and other techniques to mitigate fire risk. Overall, the bill seeks to address the challenges posed by wildland fires and provide support for communities in recovering from these disasters. It emphasizes the importance of proactive measures to prevent wildfires and improve coordination between agencies at all levels of government.
The bill includes provisions for funding and resources to help prevent and respond to wildland fires. It also aims to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in managing wildland fires. Additionally, the bill includes measures to support communities in recovering from the impacts of these fires, such as providing assistance for rebuilding homes and infrastructure.
One key aspect of the Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act is its focus on promoting responsible land management practices to reduce the risk of wildfires. This includes measures to increase the use of prescribed burns and other techniques to mitigate fire risk. Overall, the bill seeks to address the challenges posed by wildland fires and provide support for communities in recovering from these disasters. It emphasizes the importance of proactive measures to prevent wildfires and improve coordination between agencies at all levels of government.
Congressional Summary of S 2353
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 2353
Bill S 2353 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 18, 2023. Bill S 2353 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 18, 2023. Bill S 2353's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of July 18, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2353
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2353
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 2353
Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act
Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act
A bill to provide for cost-share waivers for projects carried out in response to wildland fires caused by certain Government actions, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2353
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