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Faster Wildfire Response: New Rules for Forests and Public Lands.

This act aims to improve wildfire response on public lands by introducing training and financial incentives for companies involved in timber harvesting and vegetation management. This allows trained individuals to respond more quickly to small fires, potentially enhancing safety and environmental protection in areas near their homes or workplaces.
Key points
Timber and vegetation management companies can receive $1,000 annually for training employees in basic firefighting.
Trained personnel can extinguish small fires (up to 5 acres) on public lands without additional approval, speeding up response.
The act grants legal immunity to individuals fighting fires in compliance with regulations for actions taken.
State and local agencies can respond faster to fires up to 10 acres on public lands without needing further approval.
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Print number: 117_S_4935
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Process start date: 2022-09-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

More Hasty Response to Firefighting Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4935.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Timber and vegetation management companies can receive $1,000 annually for training employees in basic firefighting.
  • Trained personnel can extinguish small fires (up to 5 acres) on public lands without additional approval, speeding up response.
  • The act grants legal immunity to individuals fighting fires in compliance with regulations for actions taken.
  • State and local agencies can respond faster to fires up to 10 acres on public lands without needing further approval.
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. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV].

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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Environment Security