Wildfire Coordination Act
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Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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AI Government Intelligence™The Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 9702) is a bill introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at improving coordination related to wildfires. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for consideration. However, no official summary or full text is available, and the bill status is marked as Failed / Expired. The bill falls under the policy area of Science, Technology, and Communications, indicating a focus on technological or scientific approaches to wildfire management or coordination.
H.R. 9702 intended to address wildfire coordination through congressional committees but did not advance beyond referral and ultimately expired without further action.
- The bill was referred to two House committees: Natural Resources and Science, Space, and Technology.
- No official summary or full text is publicly available, limiting detailed analysis.
- The bill is categorized under Science, Technology, and Communications, suggesting a focus on technical or scientific wildfire coordination measures.
- The bill status is Failed / Expired, indicating it did not pass or advance in the legislative process.
['Federal agencies involved in wildfire management and coordination', 'Scientific and technological organizations focused on wildfire research', 'Communities affected by wildfires that may benefit from improved coordination']
['Lack of publicly available full text and summary limits understanding of specific provisions and implementation details', 'Unclear funding mechanisms or authority changes due to absence of detailed bill text', 'Potential overlap or jurisdictional issues between the referred committees', 'Since the bill expired, no direct implementation or oversight mechanisms were established']
The bill was introduced during the 118th Congress and referred to relevant committees for consideration. Its referral to committees with jurisdiction over natural resources and science indicates an approach combining environmental and technological perspectives. The bill did not progress beyond committee referral and expired, reflecting either limited legislative priority or other procedural factors.
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['If enacted, the bill could have improved interagency and intercommittee coordination on wildfire management through scientific and technological means.', 'Improved wildfire coordination may indirectly benefit public safety and resource allocation in wildfire-prone areas.', 'The expiration of the bill leaves a potential gap in legislative efforts to enhance wildfire coordination through technology and science.']
The absence of an official summary and full bill text limits transparency and public understanding of the bill's specific provisions and potential impacts. The bill's failure to advance beyond committee referral highlights the importance of tracking legislative progress to assess policy development and oversight opportunities.
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