What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 4424.
National Prescribed Fire Act: Boosting Safety and Wildfire Prevention
This bill aims to encourage and expand the use of prescribed fire on federal lands to manage wildland fuels and reduce wildfire risk. Citizens can expect an increase in planned fire activities designed to protect resources and communities. The Act also supports cooperation with local entities and the development of a workforce dedicated to fire management.
Key points
Increased Scale: Mandates a 10% annual increase in the acreage of federal land treated with prescribed fire for 10 years.
Liability Protection: Deems non-federal entities (e.g., contractors) as federal employees for the purposes of tort liability when conducting covered activities under federal supervision.
Workforce Development: Allows for the conversion of seasonal firefighters to permanent employees and creates career pathways for veterans and formerly incarcerated individuals.
Smoke Management: Requires coordination with air quality agencies and research into smoke modeling and mitigation strategies for impacted communities.
Status:
Expired
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