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Wildfire Resilient Communities Act

3/13/2024, 5:07 PM

Summary of Bill S 2749

The Wildfire Resilient Communities Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2749, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve the resilience of communities in the face of wildfires.

One key aspect of the Wildfire Resilient Communities Act is the establishment of a grant program to help communities implement wildfire mitigation measures. This could include things like creating defensible space around homes, improving emergency evacuation routes, and investing in fire-resistant building materials.

Additionally, the bill aims to increase funding for wildfire research and prevention efforts. This could involve studying the impact of climate change on wildfire risk, developing new technologies to detect and suppress wildfires more effectively, and providing training for firefighters and other first responders. Overall, the Wildfire Resilient Communities Act seeks to address the growing threat of wildfires in the United States by providing resources and support to communities at risk. By investing in prevention and mitigation measures, the hope is to reduce the impact of wildfires on both people and property.

Current Status of Bill S 2749

Bill S 2749 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 7, 2023. Bill S 2749 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 7, 2023.  Bill S 2749's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of September 7, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2749

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2749

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2749

Wildfire Resilient Communities Act
Wildfire Resilient Communities Act
A bill to provide mandatory funding for hazardous fuels reduction projects on certain Federal land, and for other purposes.

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