S2151-118

Passed Senate

To amend the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004 to require the establishment of an additional Institute under that Act.

118th Congress Introduced Jun 22, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

Adds Utah to the list of states eligible for wildfire research institutes under the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act.

Who Benefits and How

Utah gains federal support for wildfire research. Western wildfire management benefits from Utah-focused research.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal government funds additional research institute.

Key Provisions

  • Adds Utah to the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act
  • Enables establishment of Utah-based wildfire research institute

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

Adds Utah to the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act, establishing a wildfire research institute there.

Who Benefits

  • Utah
  • Western wildfire management

Who Bears Costs

  • Federal government

Key Policy Areas

Wildfire, Research, Forestry

Primary Purpose

Adds Utah to the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act, establishing a wildfire research institute there.

Policy Domains

Wildfire Research Forestry

Legislative Strategy

"Expand wildfire research program to include Utah"

Legislative Progress

Passed Senate
Introduced Committee Passed
Nov 21, 2024

Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment

Jun 22, 2023

Mr. Lee introduced the following bill; which was read twice …

Jun 22, 2023 (inferred)

Passed Senate (inferred from es version)

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Wildfire Research

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