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NIST Wildland Fire Communications and Information Dissemination Act

USA118th CongressHR-369| House 
| Updated: 9/1/2023
Young Kim

Young Kim

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (5)
Mike Garcia (Republican)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Jeff Jackson (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
NIST Wildland Fire Communications and Information Dissemination Act This bill requires research on public safety communication coordination standards related to wildland firefighting. The Public Safety and Communications Research Division of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) must carry out research on such standards among wildland firefighters, fire management response officials, and specified federal agencies responsible for coordinating and mobilizing for wildland fire and other incidents. The research must also focus on improving and integrating existing communications systems to allow for secure, real-time transmission of data, alerts, and advisories to fire management officials and wildland firefighters. In carrying out the research, the division must (1) conduct live and virtual field tests of equipment, software, and other technologies; and (2) consult with NIST's Fire Research Division and communication technology manufacturers. NIST must also publish recommendations to improve public safety communication coordination standards among wildland first responders and fire management officials. In addition, NIST must provide the recommendations to the Office of Management and Budget and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy for relevant agencies to implement. Within one year of the publication of NIST's recommendations, the Government Accountability Office must report on the extent to which the agencies have implemented the recommendations.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6410
NIST Wildland Fire Communications and Information Dissemination Act
Jan 17, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 17, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Jun 21, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 21, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
Sep 1, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 142.
Sep 1, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-178.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6410
    NIST Wildland Fire Communications and Information Dissemination Act


  • January 17, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 17, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • June 21, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 21, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.


  • September 1, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 142.


  • September 1, 2023
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-178.

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NIST Wildland Fire Communications and Information Dissemination Act

USA118th CongressHR-369| House 
| Updated: 9/1/2023
NIST Wildland Fire Communications and Information Dissemination Act This bill requires research on public safety communication coordination standards related to wildland firefighting. The Public Safety and Communications Research Division of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) must carry out research on such standards among wildland firefighters, fire management response officials, and specified federal agencies responsible for coordinating and mobilizing for wildland fire and other incidents. The research must also focus on improving and integrating existing communications systems to allow for secure, real-time transmission of data, alerts, and advisories to fire management officials and wildland firefighters. In carrying out the research, the division must (1) conduct live and virtual field tests of equipment, software, and other technologies; and (2) consult with NIST's Fire Research Division and communication technology manufacturers. NIST must also publish recommendations to improve public safety communication coordination standards among wildland first responders and fire management officials. In addition, NIST must provide the recommendations to the Office of Management and Budget and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy for relevant agencies to implement. Within one year of the publication of NIST's recommendations, the Government Accountability Office must report on the extent to which the agencies have implemented the recommendations.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6410
NIST Wildland Fire Communications and Information Dissemination Act
Jan 17, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 17, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Jun 21, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 21, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
Sep 1, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 142.
Sep 1, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-178.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6410
    NIST Wildland Fire Communications and Information Dissemination Act


  • January 17, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 17, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • June 21, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 21, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.


  • September 1, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 142.


  • September 1, 2023
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-178.
Young Kim

Young Kim

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (5)
Mike Garcia (Republican)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Jeff Jackson (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 118-4866: Fire Weather Development Act of 2024
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Emergency communications systemsFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelForests, forestry, treesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigations