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A bill to improve wildfire mitigation, management, and recovery, and for other purposes.

6/21/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4628

Bill 118 s 4628, also known as the Wildfire Mitigation, Management, and Recovery Act, aims to address the increasing threat of wildfires in the United States. The bill focuses on improving efforts to prevent, manage, and recover from wildfires, as well as providing support for communities affected by these disasters.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a national wildfire mitigation and management strategy. This strategy will involve collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies to identify high-risk areas, implement preventative measures, and respond effectively to wildfires when they occur. The bill also includes provisions for increasing funding for wildfire research and technology, as well as for training and equipping firefighters.

In addition to prevention and management efforts, the bill also addresses the need for better recovery and support for communities affected by wildfires. This includes provisions for providing financial assistance to individuals and businesses impacted by wildfires, as well as funding for rebuilding and restoring affected areas. Overall, Bill 118 s 4628 seeks to improve the nation's ability to address the growing threat of wildfires and to better protect and support communities at risk. By implementing a comprehensive strategy that focuses on prevention, management, and recovery, the bill aims to reduce the impact of wildfires and ensure that affected communities receive the support they need to recover and rebuild.

Current Status of Bill S 4628

Bill S 4628 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 20, 2024. Bill S 4628 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 20, 2024.  Bill S 4628's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of June 20, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4628

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4628

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4628

A bill to improve wildfire mitigation, management, and recovery, and for other purposes.
A bill to improve wildfire mitigation, management, and recovery, and for other purposes.

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