Fire Ready Nation Act of 2024
The Fire Ready Nation Act of 2024 establishes a coordinated fire weather services program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to improve wildfire prediction, response, and recovery. It requires development of advanced weather models, enhanced observational systems (including satellite and drone technologies), and impact-based decision support tools for emergency personnel. The bill creates an Incident Meteorologist Service to provide on-site weather support during wildfires and authorizes $15 million for fiscal year 2025, increasing to $50 million by 2029. This legislation directly affects Federal agencies, State and local emergency responders, and communities in wildfire-prone areas.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced May 15, 2024
Last action Sep 17, 2024
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Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Sep 17, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
upper
Jul 31, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
upper
May 15, 2024
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
upper
May 15, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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