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Wildfire Emergency Act: Boosting Forest Restoration and Community Resilience.

This law aims to increase safety by accelerating large-scale forest restoration to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. It introduces programs to retrofit homes and critical infrastructure to make them more resilient to fire and extreme weather, while also creating new grant and training programs in fire management and forestry sectors.
Key points
Home Fire Resilience: Financial assistance programs (Weatherization Program) are expanded to help homeowners retrofit their houses with fire-resistant materials, increasing the average cost limit to $13,000.
Critical Infrastructure Protection: $100 million is authorized for a program to develop microgrids and energy storage at critical facilities to ensure power resilience.
Faster Wildfire Response: The deployment of wildfire detection equipment (sensors, cameras) and satellite data usage is expedited to improve situational awareness.
Conservation Finance: A pilot program is established to obligate up to $250 million, leveraging private investment for forest restoration projects, prioritizing landscapes of 100,000 acres or more.
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Print number: 118_S_188
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Process start date: 2023-01-31
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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_188.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Home Fire Resilience: Financial assistance programs (Weatherization Program) are expanded to help homeowners retrofit their houses with fire-resistant materials, increasing the average cost limit to $13,000.
  • Critical Infrastructure Protection: $100 million is authorized for a program to develop microgrids and energy storage at critical facilities to ensure power resilience.
  • Faster Wildfire Response: The deployment of wildfire detection equipment (sensors, cameras) and satellite data usage is expedited to improve situational awareness.
  • Conservation Finance: A pilot program is established to obligate up to $250 million, leveraging private investment for forest restoration projects, prioritizing landscapes of 100,000 acres or more.
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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