S 4424
National Prescribed Fire Act of 2024
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The National Prescribed Fire Act of 2024 aims to increase the use of prescribed fires on federal lands to improve forest health, reduce wildfire risk, and support Indigenous cultural practices. It directs the USDA and the Department of the Interior to conduct more prescribed fires annually, establish a collaborative program for financial assistance, and expand employment opportunities for prescribed fire practitioners. The EPA is tasked with coordinating on the environmental impacts of prescribed fires, and the bill includes provisions for reporting, training, and addressing liability concerns.
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