Bill > S3149

This bill aims to provide full federal funding for recovery efforts related to wildland fires caused by U.S. Department of Agriculture management activities on National Forest System land. Specifically, the bill allows the Secretary of Agriculture to waive matching fund requirements for states, Indian tribes, localities, or individuals seeking to remediate damage from these fires. The bill defines a "wildland fire" broadly, including wildfires, prescribed fires, and damage that impacts watersheds. Under this legislation, if a wildland fire is determined to be a direct result of forest management activities, affected parties would be eligible to receive 100% federal funding for recovery projects, removing the typical requirement that recipients contribute a portion of the project costs. This approach is designed to ensure that communities and landowners are not financially burdened by fire damage potentially caused by government forest management practices, providing a more comprehensive and supportive recovery mechanism for those impacted by such fires.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3149/all-info