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Accelerating Wildfire Mitigation: Forest Restoration, Infrastructure Resilience, and Training

This Act establishes a pilot program for conservation finance agreements, leveraging non-Federal investment to implement large-scale forest restoration projects. It enhances safety by authorizing funding for critical infrastructure (such as hospitals and police stations) to improve energy resilience through microgrids, and expands weatherization programs to include fire-resistant materials. Furthermore, the Act provides for the establishment of prescribed fire centers and grants for forestry workforce development.
Key points
A pilot program authorizes conservation finance agreements to leverage investment for large-scale forest restoration projects, particularly those of 100,000 acres or more.
The Act authorizes $100 million for a program to improve the energy resilience of critical facilities through microgrids and on-site energy storage.
The Weatherization Assistance Program is amended to include materials resistant to high heat and fire, and the average cost limit per dwelling unit is increased.
The Act mandates the establishment of Western Prescribed Fire Centers and grant programs to develop the forestry and fire management workforce.
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Print number: 118_S_1715
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Process start date: 2023-05-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Wildfire Emergency Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1715.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A pilot program authorizes conservation finance agreements to leverage investment for large-scale forest restoration projects, particularly those of 100,000 acres or more.
  • The Act authorizes $100 million for a program to improve the energy resilience of critical facilities through microgrids and on-site energy storage.
  • The Weatherization Assistance Program is amended to include materials resistant to high heat and fire, and the average cost limit per dwelling unit is increased.
  • The Act mandates the establishment of Western Prescribed Fire Centers and grant programs to develop the forestry and fire management workforce.
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 2025-12-30.

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