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Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act: Improving Fire Management and Public Health Safety

This Act mandates a comprehensive quadrennial review of wildfire risks across the U.S. to enhance prevention, response, and recovery efforts, directly increasing citizen safety and property protection. The review will also analyze the link between wildfires and public health, potentially leading to better protection against smoke and pollution exposure. The goal is to develop long-term strategies for more resilient communities.
Key points
Mandatory quadrennial review of wildfire environments conducted jointly by the Secretaries of Agriculture, Interior, and Homeland Security.
Analysis of the intersection between wildfire and public health, coordinated with the EPA and the CDC.
Development of long-term strategies and 20-year forecasts to improve landscape resilience, community adaptation, and effective wildfire response.
Evaluation of progress made toward existing national wildfire management goals and implementation of expert recommendations.
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Additional Information
Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act
Print number: HR 9704
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Process start date: 2024-09-19