Bill > HR3923

This bill establishes the Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board, a permanent advisory committee within the Department of the Interior that will coordinate wildfire research across multiple federal agencies. The Board will include representatives from various federal departments and agencies, such as the Departments of Interior, Agriculture, Commerce, and others, as well as up to 18 non-federal members representing state, local, and tribal governments, fire departments, private sector entities, researchers, and experts in fields like public health, meteorology, and predictive modeling. The Board's key responsibilities include identifying ways to translate wildfire research into practical applications, establishing frameworks to prioritize research projects, facilitating the transition of research into operational projects, connecting research and operations entities, and disseminating information through various channels like newsletters, online portals, and workshops. Board members will serve two-year terms without compensation but will receive travel expenses, with the Board's chairmanship rotating annually among top federal agency representatives. Within two years of the Act's enactment, the Board must submit a report to relevant congressional committees detailing its activities, discussing progress in transitioning wildfire research into operations, identifying barriers, and providing recommendations for future research priorities. The bill authorizes $10 million in funding to support the Board's work, with additional potential funding from participating federal agencies.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3923/all-info