Fire Suppression and Response Funding Assurance Act
Fire Suppression and Response Funding Assurance Act
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# Fire Suppression and Response Funding Assurance Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Fire Suppression and Response Funding Assurance Act (S 133) would establish or modify funding mechanisms to support fire suppression and emergency response efforts. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically aim to ensure consistent federal funding for wildfire prevention, firefighting operations, and emergency response services—particularly important in western states that experience frequent wildfires. **Who It Affects** This legislation would primarily impact federal land management agencies (such as the U.S. Forest Service), state and local fire departments, and communities in fire-prone regions.
It could also affect taxpayers through changes to how these services are funded at the federal level. **Current Status** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. For detailed information about specific provisions, you can search the bill number (S 133) on Congress.gov.
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.