Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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- Became Law
Overview
This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on how effectively wildfire mitigation efforts work across different types of land ownership – including federal and non-federal areas. The study will examine existing programs and regulations, and assess whether changes could improve wildfire prevention and response capabilities for federal agencies, states, local governments, and tribal nations. The GAO will then provide recommendations to streamline wildfire mitigation efforts between these groups.
Key provisions
- Directs the GAO to study wildfire mitigation programs and regulations.
- Evaluates the impact of existing programs on cross-boundary wildfire prevention.
- Assesses whether program changes could improve wildfire mitigation capacity.
- Examines the effectiveness of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act.
- Requires the GAO to recommend ways to simplify cross-boundary wildfire mitigation.
Who is affected
- Federal Land Management Agencies
- States
- Local Governments
- Tribal Governments
- The Government Accountability Office
Notable changes
- The bill focuses on improving coordination and funding for wildfire mitigation across land ownership boundaries.
- It specifically examines the Healthy Forests Restoration Act's impact on wildfire mitigation efforts.
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