What is the current status of S 441?

S 441 is currently: Introduced.

S 441 was sponsored by Tim Sheehy (R), Sen.

Creates National Wildfire Response Agency

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Introduced1 year ago

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Why This Matters

This bill directs the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior to create a new agency for managing wildfires, consolidating existing efforts.

If you live in an area prone to wildfires, this bill aims to improve wildfire response and recovery efforts.

Who this affects

firefighters · forest management officials · communities at risk

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill establishes a new agency called the National Wildland Firefighting Service to manage wildfire efforts.
2The Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior must create a budget for this new agency.
3The President will appoint a Director for the agency, who must meet specific qualifications.
4The plan must be submitted to several congressional committees within 180 days of the bill's passage.

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