HR 527 United States House · 119th Congress

Strengthening Wildfire Resiliency Through Satellites Act of 2025

This bill creates a federal grant program to fund state wildfire agencies' use of advanced satellite technology for wildfire monitoring. It authorizes $20 million annually (2026-2028) for up to three competitive grants to eligible entities like state foresters or emergency managers. Grantees must use funds to purchase high-resolution satellite imaging capabilities and analyze data to monitor active fires, assess burn severity, guide prescribed burns, and support post-fire recovery. The program requires grantees to report on applications, outcomes, and recommendations for long-term implementation. The bill directly affects state wildfire management agencies through new funding for specific satellite-based monitoring tools.
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Introduced Jan 16, 2025 Last action Jan 16, 2025
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Jan 16, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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