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Military Support for Wildfire Fighting and Disaster Response

The Act mandates the Department of Defense to reimburse states for wildfire fighting costs, authorizes the FireGuard Program, and expands the transfer of military aircraft for emergency operations. It also aligns regulations for National Guard unmanned aircraft systems with those of manned aircraft and exempts federal agencies from reimbursing geospatial data costs during disasters.
Key points
The Secretary of Defense will be required to reimburse states for costs associated with fighting certain wildland fires.
The FireGuard Program, using the National Guard for wildfire detection, receives permanent statutory authorization.
The cap on the number of military aircraft transferred to other agencies is removed, and their use is expanded to include search and rescue.
Guidance for National Guard drone use in emergency operations must be no more restrictive than for other aircraft.
Federal agencies will not be required to reimburse the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency for resources used during major disasters.
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Print number: 117_HR_5560
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3]
Process start date: 2021-10-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Military Support for Fighting Wildfires Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5560.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Secretary of Defense will be required to reimburse states for costs associated with fighting certain wildland fires.
  • The FireGuard Program, using the National Guard for wildfire detection, receives permanent statutory authorization.
  • The cap on the number of military aircraft transferred to other agencies is removed, and their use is expanded to include search and rescue.
  • Guidance for National Guard drone use in emergency operations must be no more restrictive than for other aircraft.
  • Federal agencies will not be required to reimburse the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency for resources used during major disasters.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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