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$33 Billion for Hazardous Fuels Reduction and County Support

This Act mandates $30 billion in funding for hazardous fuels reduction projects on certain Federal land, prioritizing areas near at-risk communities and high-value watersheds. It also authorizes $3 billion for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program and establishes a County Stewardship Fund, which directs 25% of receipts from specific stewardship contracts to counties for governmental purposes.
Key points
$30 billion mandatory funding for hazardous fuels reduction projects (e.g., removing flammable vegetation) on Federal land.
Authorization of $3 billion for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program.
Establishment of a County Stewardship Fund, distributing 25% of receipts from contracts carried out in a county back to that county.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2749
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Process start date: 2023-09-07