What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 9682.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-19.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr9682/BILLS-118hr9682ih.htm

Is this summary verified?

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

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 9682

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Border Fire Prevention: Vegetation Management and Environmental Cleanup Initiative

Q: 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.

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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Additional Information

Ending Major Borderland Environmental Ruin from Wildfires (EMBER) Act

Print number: HR 9682

Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]

Process start date: 2024-09-19

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