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Improving Wildland Firefighter Communication: Safer Emergency Responses

This Act aims to enhance public safety by improving communication among wildland firefighters and fire management officials. New standards and technologies will ensure faster and more accurate information dissemination during fires, increasing the effectiveness of firefighting efforts and protecting lives and property. Citizens can expect better coordinated responses to wildland fires.
Key points
Research into new communication standards for wildland firefighters and fire management officials.
Field testing of equipment and software to enable faster real-time data transmission during firefighting operations.
Development of recommendations for federal, state, and local agencies to improve coordination.
Authorization of $3 million annually for research and development from 2022 to 2027.
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Print number: 117_HR_6410
Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-39]
Process start date: 2022-01-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

NIST Wildland Fire Communications and Information Dissemination Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6410.

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 2022-01-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Research into new communication standards for wildland firefighters and fire management officials.
  • Field testing of equipment and software to enable faster real-time data transmission during firefighting operations.
  • Development of recommendations for federal, state, and local agencies to improve coordination.
  • Authorization of $3 million annually for research and development from 2022 to 2027.
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. Kim, Young [R-CA-39].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

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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