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Wildfire Emergency Act: Forest Restoration and Community Resilience

This Act aims to enhance citizen safety by preventing large-scale wildfires and strengthening community resilience. It introduces forest restoration programs, critical infrastructure upgrades, and training for firefighters and residents, directly impacting the protection of homes, health, and the environment.
Key points
Financial and technical support for forest restoration projects, reducing wildfire risk near homes.
Programs to improve energy resilience of critical facilities (hospitals, police stations) against power outages.
Funding for fire-resistant materials and preventive measures in homes, increasing resident safety.
Development of training centers and educational programs for firefighters and forest workers, enhancing wildfire response effectiveness.
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Print number: 117_S_1855
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Process start date: 2021-05-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Wildfire Emergency Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1855.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Financial and technical support for forest restoration projects, reducing wildfire risk near homes.
  • Programs to improve energy resilience of critical facilities (hospitals, police stations) against power outages.
  • Funding for fire-resistant materials and preventive measures in homes, increasing resident safety.
  • Development of training centers and educational programs for firefighters and forest workers, enhancing wildfire response effectiveness.
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 Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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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