Bill Summary
This legislation, known as the "Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2023," aims to amend the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004 by requiring the establishment of an additional institute under that Act. This new institute would specifically focus on research and prevention of wildfires in the state of Utah. This amendment also includes the state of Utah in an existing provision that allows for collaboration between states in addressing wildfire prevention and management.
Possible Impacts
1. The establishment of the Utah Wildfire Research Institute could provide new opportunities for researchers and scientists to study wildfires and develop preventive measures, potentially leading to better protection for people living in high-risk areas.
2. The additional funding and resources allocated to the Institute could create more job opportunities for people in Utah, particularly in the fields of research and environmental conservation.
3. The inclusion of Utah in the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act could lead to increased involvement and cooperation between the federal government and the state, potentially resulting in more effective and efficient wildfire prevention and management strategies.
[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 2151 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
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118th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 2151
To amend the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of
2004 to require the establishment of an additional Institute under that
Act.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 22, 2023
Mr. Lee introduced the following bill; which was read twice and
referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
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A BILL
To amend the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of
2004 to require the establishment of an additional Institute under that
Act.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act
of 2023''.
SEC. 2. ADDITIONAL INSTITUTE.
(a) In General.--Section 5(b)(2) of the Southwest Forest Health and
Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004 (16 U.S.C. 6704(b)(2)) is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end
and inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(D) the State of Utah.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 5(e)(1) of the Southwest Forest
Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004 (16 U.S.C. 6704(e)(1)) is
amended by striking ``and Colorado'' and inserting ``Colorado, and
Utah''.
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