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National Wildland Fire Risk Reduction Program Act

USA117th CongressHR-5781| House 
| Updated: 11/16/2021
Zoe Lofgren

Zoe Lofgren

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (27)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
National Wildland Fire Risk Reduction Program Act This bill directs the President to establish a National Wildland Fire Risk Reduction Program to achieve major measurable reductions in the losses of life and property from wildland fires. This program shall coordinate federal efforts to improve the assessment of fire environments and the understanding and prediction of wildland fires, associated smoke, and their impacts; develop and encourage the adoption of science-based and cost-effective measures to prevent and mitigate wildland fire and associated smoke impacts; and improve the understanding and mitigation of the impacts of climate change and variability on wildland fire risk, frequency, and severity and inform the other goals described here. Not later than 90 days after enactment of this bill, the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall establish an Interagency Coordinating Committee on Wildland Fire Risk Reduction to oversee the planning, management, and coordination of the program. The committee shall submit a strategic plan for the program to Congress. The Government Accountability Office shall submit a report to Congress on the progress and performance of the program. Further, the bill sets forth the responsibilities of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, National Science Foundation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, and Department of Energy with respect to the program.
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Timeline
Oct 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Oct 28, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Nov 16, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 16, 2021
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 19, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4274
Introduced in Senate
  • October 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • October 28, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • October 29, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • November 16, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 16, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • May 19, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4274
    Introduced in Senate

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 117-4274: National Wildland Fire Risk Reduction Program Act of 2022
  • HR 117-5118: Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAir qualityAtmospheric science and weatherClimate change and greenhouse gasesComputers and information technologyEmergency planning and evacuationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental educationFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelForests, forestry, treesLand use and conservationResearch and development

National Wildland Fire Risk Reduction Program Act

USA117th CongressHR-5781| House 
| Updated: 11/16/2021
National Wildland Fire Risk Reduction Program Act This bill directs the President to establish a National Wildland Fire Risk Reduction Program to achieve major measurable reductions in the losses of life and property from wildland fires. This program shall coordinate federal efforts to improve the assessment of fire environments and the understanding and prediction of wildland fires, associated smoke, and their impacts; develop and encourage the adoption of science-based and cost-effective measures to prevent and mitigate wildland fire and associated smoke impacts; and improve the understanding and mitigation of the impacts of climate change and variability on wildland fire risk, frequency, and severity and inform the other goals described here. Not later than 90 days after enactment of this bill, the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall establish an Interagency Coordinating Committee on Wildland Fire Risk Reduction to oversee the planning, management, and coordination of the program. The committee shall submit a strategic plan for the program to Congress. The Government Accountability Office shall submit a report to Congress on the progress and performance of the program. Further, the bill sets forth the responsibilities of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, National Science Foundation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, and Department of Energy with respect to the program.
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Timeline
Oct 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Oct 28, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Nov 16, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 16, 2021
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 19, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4274
Introduced in Senate
  • October 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • October 28, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • October 29, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • November 16, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 16, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • May 19, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4274
    Introduced in Senate
Zoe Lofgren

Zoe Lofgren

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (27)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 117-4274: National Wildland Fire Risk Reduction Program Act of 2022
  • HR 117-5118: Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAir qualityAtmospheric science and weatherClimate change and greenhouse gasesComputers and information technologyEmergency planning and evacuationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental educationFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelForests, forestry, treesLand use and conservationResearch and development