0
0

A bill to establish a Wildfire Intelligence Center, and for other purposes.

1/3/2025, 6:54 PM

Summary of Bill S 5532

Bill 118 s 5532, also known as the Wildfire Intelligence Center Establishment Act, is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to create a Wildfire Intelligence Center, which would serve as a centralized hub for collecting and analyzing data related to wildfires.

The Wildfire Intelligence Center would be responsible for gathering information from various sources, such as satellite imagery, weather reports, and on-the-ground observations, to provide real-time updates on wildfire activity. This information would be used to help firefighters and emergency responders better understand and combat wildfires, ultimately leading to more effective and efficient response efforts.

In addition to establishing the Wildfire Intelligence Center, the bill also includes provisions for improving communication and coordination between federal, state, and local agencies involved in wildfire response. This would help ensure that resources are allocated effectively and that response efforts are coordinated across different levels of government. Overall, the Wildfire Intelligence Center Establishment Act aims to enhance the nation's ability to respond to wildfires by providing better access to timely and accurate information. By centralizing data collection and analysis, the bill seeks to improve the effectiveness of wildfire response efforts and ultimately reduce the impact of wildfires on communities and the environment.

Current Status of Bill S 5532

Bill S 5532 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 12, 2024. Bill S 5532 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 12, 2024.  Bill S 5532's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7004) as of December 12, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5532

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
4
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 S 5532

Primary Policy Focus

Comments

Alanna Shapiro profile image

Alanna Shapiro

731

1 year ago

This bill is so dumb, why do we need this Wildfire Intelligence Center thingy? Can't they just figure it out on their own?

Ayaan Wooten profile image

Ayaan Wooten

635

1 year ago

I can't believe this bill passed. It's so sad that it had to come to this. I hope it helps with the wildfires.