| Bill | HR 5010 |
|---|---|
| Type of Legislation | House Bill |
| Congress | 117 |
| Status | Archived — enacted into law |
| Linked Project | Project:FIRE Act |
| Source | View original on Congress.gov |
Geographic Scope
National
Description
Fire Information and Reaction Enhancement Act or the FIRE Act
This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in collaboration with the U.S. weather industry and such academic entities as NOAA considers appropriate, to establish a program within NOAA to improve wildfire forecasting and detection.
The Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research of NOAA shall establish a program to create one or more weather research testbeds, in partnership with industry and academic partners, to develop improved detection of and forecast capabilities for wildfire events and their impacts.
Bill Title
FIRE Act
Linked Project
Linked Goals
Steps
- 2021-08-13: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 2021-08-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
- 2021-08-13: Introduced in House
- 2021-08-13: Introduced in House
Projected Outcome
A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.