Western Wildfire Support Act of 2021
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Latest action (4 Jan 2022): Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
What this bill does
The Western Wildfire Support Act of 2021, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to enhance federal efforts in addressing wildfires. It would require the Departments of Agriculture and the Interior to create spatial fire management plans by the end of fiscal year 2024. The bill also proposes establishing specific Treasury accounts for wildfire response, a program to train and certify citizens for volunteer support during wildfire incidents, and a grant program for states and local governments to purchase slip-on tank and pump units for fire suppression.
The legislation would also establish the Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize for managing wildfire-related invasive species and create a related advisory board. It mandates that the Department of Defense reimburse agencies for wildfire suppression costs resulting from its activities. Additionally, the bill would direct the Joint Fire Science Program to collaborate with unmanned aircraft test ranges on research and development for drone applications in wildfire management, ensure federal and state disaster preparedness programs include post-disaster assistance, and authorize FEMA to fund websites for post-fire recovery information.
H.R. 6336 is currently in the introduction phase, having been referred to multiple committees in the House of Representatives. If passed by the House, it would then proceed to the Senate for consideration.
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Official summary
Western Wildfire Support Act of 2021
This bill establishes activities to address wildfires.
The bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of the Interior to establish spatial fire management plans before the end of FY2024.
The bill establishes
• accounts in the Treasury for addressing wildfires,
• a program to train and certify citizens who wish to be able to volunteer to assist USDA or Interior during a wildland fire incident,
• a program to award grants to eligible states or units of local government to acquire slip-on tank and pump units for a surge capacity of resources for fire suppression,
• the Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize for the management of wildfire-related invasive species, and
Timeline
4 Jan 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6336 do?
- The Western Wildfire Support Act of 2021, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to enhance federal efforts in addressing wildfires. It would require the Departments of Agriculture and the Interior to create spatial fire management plans by the end of fiscal year 2024. The bill also proposes establishing specific Treasury accounts for wildfire response, a program to train and certify citizens for volunteer support during wildfire incidents, and a grant program for states and local governments to purchase slip-on tank and pump units for fire suppression. The legislation would also establish the Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize for managing wildfire-related invasive species and create a related advisory board. It mandates that the Department of Defense reimburse agencies for wildfire suppression costs resulting from its activities. Additionally, the bill would direct the Joint Fire Science Program to collaborate with unmanned aircraft test ranges on research and development for drone applications in wildfire management, ensure federal and state disaster preparedness programs include post-disaster assistance, and authorize FEMA to fund websites for post-fire recovery information. H.R. 6336 is currently in the introduction phase, having been referred to multiple committees in the House of Representatives. If passed by the House, it would then proceed to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.R. 6336 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6336. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6336?
- H.R. 6336 was sponsored by Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (D-CO), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6336?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. (4 Jan 2022).
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