HR 5615
To amend title 32, United States Code, to establish the FireGuard Program as a program of record of the National Guard.
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Bill overview
This bill officially recognizes the FireGuard Program as a formal program of the National Guard. The FireGuard Program currently provides wildfire data and analysis to local communities. The bill mandates annual briefings to Congress on the program’s activities and requires the program to end on December 31, 2031. It aims to improve wildfire preparedness and response through enhanced data sharing.
Key provisions
- Establishes the FireGuard Program as a program of record within the National Guard.
- Requires the Secretary of the National Guard to provide annual briefings to Congress.
- Mandates the inclusion of specific data elements in the annual briefings, such as wildfire locations, perimeter analysis, and response time analysis.
- Requires an assessment of integrating new surveillance technologies.
- Sets a sunset date for the program's operation.
Who is affected
- National Guard
- State and local governments
- Tribal governments
- Wildfire response agencies
- Satellite data providers
Notable changes
- Formalizes the FireGuard Program's status within the National Guard structure.
- Introduces a reporting requirement for the program's performance and data analysis.
- Establishes a defined end date for the program.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 5615
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To amend title 32, United States Code, to establish the FireGuard Program as a program of record of the National Guard.
in subsection (a)—
by striking may
and inserting shall
;
by inserting of record
after carry out a program
; and
by striking Such a program
and inserting Such program
; and
by adding at the end the following new subsections:
the perimeter of such wildfire after containment.
An analysis of the time between the detection of a fire via raw satellite data and alerts being sent to local responders.
A review of efforts undertaken to integrate emerging satellite and aerial surveillance technologies from qualified private, nonprofit, and public sector sources.
The FireGuard Program shall terminate on December 31, 2031.
Authorization for.