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Strengthening Wildfire Resiliency Through Satellites Act of 2025
2/13/2025, 12:08 PM
Summary of Bill HR 527
Bill 119 HR 527, also known as the Wildfire Satellite Monitoring Grant Program Act, aims to address the issue of monitoring wildfires through the use of satellite technology. The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior, specifically through the Director of the United States Geological Survey, to establish a grant program for this purpose.
The grant program will provide funding for the monitoring of wildfires using satellite technology, which can help in early detection and tracking of wildfires. This can be crucial in preventing the spread of wildfires and minimizing their impact on communities and the environment.
By utilizing satellite technology for monitoring wildfires, the bill aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of wildfire management efforts. This can lead to quicker response times and better coordination of resources in combating wildfires. Overall, the Wildfire Satellite Monitoring Grant Program Act seeks to enhance the capabilities of monitoring wildfires through the use of advanced technology, ultimately helping to protect lives, property, and natural resources from the devastating effects of wildfires.
The grant program will provide funding for the monitoring of wildfires using satellite technology, which can help in early detection and tracking of wildfires. This can be crucial in preventing the spread of wildfires and minimizing their impact on communities and the environment.
By utilizing satellite technology for monitoring wildfires, the bill aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of wildfire management efforts. This can lead to quicker response times and better coordination of resources in combating wildfires. Overall, the Wildfire Satellite Monitoring Grant Program Act seeks to enhance the capabilities of monitoring wildfires through the use of advanced technology, ultimately helping to protect lives, property, and natural resources from the devastating effects of wildfires.
Congressional Summary of HR 527
Strengthening Wildfire Resiliency Through Satellites Act of 2025
This bill requires the U.S. Geological Survey to establish a competitive grant program to fund satellite monitoring of wildfires. The entities eligible to receive the grants are state foresters, emergency managers, and equivalent state officials. Grant recipients must use the funds for purchasing and integrating satellite data on wildfire monitoring and for using the data to detect and manage wildfires.
Current Status of Bill HR 527
Bill HR 527 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 16, 2025. Bill HR 527 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 16, 2025. Bill HR 527's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of January 16, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 527
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 527
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 527
To direct the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey, to establish a grant program for monitoring wildfires by satellite.
To direct the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey, to establish a grant program for monitoring wildfires by satellite.
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