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S 1764118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

Western Wildfire Support Act of 2024

Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Mar 24, 2026
Latest Action Date
Nov 21, 2024

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 582.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Western Wildfire Support Act of 2024 is a Senate bill from the 118th Congress focused on public lands and natural resources. The bill aims to address issues related to wildfires in the western United States. As of the latest update, the bill has been placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders but has since failed or expired. No official summary or full text is available to provide detailed provisions or specific measures included in the bill.

Bottom Line

This bill intended to support wildfire management in the western U.S. but did not advance to enactment and lacks publicly available detailed content.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill is titled Western Wildfire Support Act of 2024 and originates from the Senate.
  • It falls under the policy area of Public Lands and Natural Resources.
  • The latest procedural action was placement on the Senate Legislative Calendar, but the bill ultimately failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['Federal land management agencies involved in wildfire response and prevention', 'Communities and ecosystems in western states affected by wildfires', 'Organizations focused on natural resource conservation and wildfire mitigation']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of available full bill text limits understanding of specific implementation mechanisms and funding sources', 'Failure or expiration of the bill indicates potential challenges in legislative support or consensus', 'Without detailed provisions, oversight and enforcement mechanisms cannot be assessed']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and placed on the legislative calendar but did not progress to passage. It addresses wildfire issues, a significant concern in western states, within the broader context of public lands and natural resource management policy debates.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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2 Detected
Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

["Potential increased awareness and future legislative efforts on wildfire support due to the bill's introduction", 'Possible influence on agency planning or budget requests related to wildfire management despite bill failure']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of a full bill text and official summary limits transparency and public understanding of the bill's specific provisions and intended mechanisms. The bill's failure to pass highlights the importance of tracking legislative progress and outcomes for accountability. Future monitoring of related wildfire legislation is recommended to assess evolving policy responses.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 70%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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