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Border Fire Prevention: Vegetation Management and Environmental Cleanup Initiative

This Act establishes a program to manage vegetation along the U.S. southern border to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires and improve operational control of the border. It authorizes $3.66 million annually for fiscal years 2025 through 2031 to reduce hazardous fuels and address invasive species. Furthermore, it mandates the creation of protocols to mitigate fires and environmental degradation caused by unauthorized border crossings on covered federal lands.
Key points
Establishes the Southern Border Fuels Management Initiative to reduce hazardous fuels and install fuel breaks along the border.
Authorizes $3.66 million annually (2025-2031) to reduce fire risk and improve visibility for law enforcement.
Requires new policies to prevent wildfires and trash accumulation on covered federal lands, protecting natural and archaeological resources.
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Print number: 118_HR_9682
Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]
Process start date: 2024-09-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ending Major Borderland Environmental Ruin from Wildfires (EMBER) Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9682.

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 2024-09-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes the Southern Border Fuels Management Initiative to reduce hazardous fuels and install fuel breaks along the border.
  • Authorizes $3.66 million annually (2025-2031) to reduce fire risk and improve visibility for law enforcement.
  • Requires new policies to prevent wildfires and trash accumulation on covered federal lands, protecting natural and archaeological resources.
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. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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