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US S4274

US S4274
National Wildland Fire Risk Reduction Program Act of 2022


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Introduced
05/19/2022
In Committee
05/19/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To improve the Federal effort to reduce wildland fire risks, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the "National Wildland Fire Risk Reduction Program" to improve the federal effort to reduce wildland fire risks. The program will focus on research and development, data management, tool development, education and training, and communication and outreach related to understanding and mitigating the impacts of wildland fires and associated smoke. The bill authorizes funding for various federal agencies, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, and Department of Energy, to carry out the activities of the program.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 05/19/2022)

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