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Fire Ready Nation Act of 2024
9/18/2024, 11:03 AM
Summary of Bill S 4343
Bill 118 s 4343, also known as the Fire Ready Nation Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of improving the nation's preparedness and response to wildfires. The bill focuses on several key areas to achieve this goal.
Firstly, the bill calls for increased funding for wildfire prevention and mitigation efforts. This includes funding for programs that aim to reduce the risk of wildfires through activities such as prescribed burns, fuel reduction, and forest management.
Secondly, the bill emphasizes the importance of early detection and rapid response to wildfires. It calls for the development and implementation of advanced technology and systems to improve the monitoring and detection of wildfires, as well as the coordination of resources for a swift and effective response. Additionally, the Fire Ready Nation Act of 2024 seeks to enhance community preparedness and resilience to wildfires. This includes providing resources and support for communities to develop and implement wildfire preparedness plans, as well as increasing public education and awareness about wildfire risks and safety measures. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen the nation's ability to prevent, detect, and respond to wildfires, with the ultimate goal of reducing the impact of these natural disasters on communities and the environment.
Firstly, the bill calls for increased funding for wildfire prevention and mitigation efforts. This includes funding for programs that aim to reduce the risk of wildfires through activities such as prescribed burns, fuel reduction, and forest management.
Secondly, the bill emphasizes the importance of early detection and rapid response to wildfires. It calls for the development and implementation of advanced technology and systems to improve the monitoring and detection of wildfires, as well as the coordination of resources for a swift and effective response. Additionally, the Fire Ready Nation Act of 2024 seeks to enhance community preparedness and resilience to wildfires. This includes providing resources and support for communities to develop and implement wildfire preparedness plans, as well as increasing public education and awareness about wildfire risks and safety measures. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen the nation's ability to prevent, detect, and respond to wildfires, with the ultimate goal of reducing the impact of these natural disasters on communities and the environment.
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Current Status of Bill S 4343
Bill S 4343 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 15, 2024. Bill S 4343 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 15, 2024. Bill S 4343's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 514. as of September 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4343
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
14Democrat Cosponsors
8Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4343
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 4343
Fire Ready Nation Act of 2024
Fire Ready Nation Act of 2024
A bill to establish and maintain a coordinated program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that improves wildfire, fire weather, fire risk, and smoke related forecasting, detection, modeling, observations, and service delivery, and to address growing needs in the wildland-urban interface, and for other purposes.
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