Western Wildfire Support Act of 2023
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Feb 2023): Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
What this bill does
The Western Wildfire Support Act of 2023 proposes several measures to address wildfires. The bill would require the Departments of Agriculture and the Interior to create spatial fire management plans by the end of fiscal year 2026. It would also establish Treasury accounts for wildfire-related activities, a program to train and certify citizen volunteers for wildfire support, and a grant program for states and local governments to purchase slip-on tank and pump units for fire suppression. Additionally, the bill would establish a prize for managing wildfire-related invasive species and a technology advisory board.
The legislation also includes provisions for the Department of Defense to reimburse agencies for wildfire suppression costs caused by military actions. It mandates research into using unmanned aircraft for fire applications and requires federal and state disaster preparedness to include post-disaster assistance. The bill would also authorize the Federal Emergency Management Agency to fund websites that provide information on post-fire recovery resources. These changes would primarily affect federal agencies involved in wildfire management, as well as states, local governments, and citizens who volunteer or are impacted by wildfires.
As of January 24, 2023, H.R. 482 has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to multiple committees, including Natural Resources, Agriculture, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Science, Space, and Technology. Its next steps would involve consideration by these committees, potentially leading to amendments and a vote on the House floor, before it could proceed to the Senate.
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Official summary
Western Wildfire Support Act of 2023
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 FY2026.
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
21 Feb 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 482 do?
- The Western Wildfire Support Act of 2023 proposes several measures to address wildfires. The bill would require the Departments of Agriculture and the Interior to create spatial fire management plans by the end of fiscal year 2026. It would also establish Treasury accounts for wildfire-related activities, a program to train and certify citizen volunteers for wildfire support, and a grant program for states and local governments to purchase slip-on tank and pump units for fire suppression. Additionally, the bill would establish a prize for managing wildfire-related invasive species and a technology advisory board. The legislation also includes provisions for the Department of Defense to reimburse agencies for wildfire suppression costs caused by military actions. It mandates research into using unmanned aircraft for fire applications and requires federal and state disaster preparedness to include post-disaster assistance. The bill would also authorize the Federal Emergency Management Agency to fund websites that provide information on post-fire recovery resources. These changes would primarily affect federal agencies involved in wildfire management, as well as states, local governments, and citizens who volunteer or are impacted by wildfires. As of January 24, 2023, H.R. 482 has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to multiple committees, including Natural Resources, Agriculture, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Science, Space, and Technology. Its next steps would involve consideration by these committees, potentially leading to amendments and a vote on the House floor, before it could proceed to the Senate.
- Has H.R. 482 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 482. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 482?
- H.R. 482 was sponsored by Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (D-CO), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 482?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. (21 Feb 2023).
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