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Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2023

December 19, 2024

wildfire forest management Utah research federal legislation

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The Frame

What this does

The bill formally integrates Utah into a federal research network, which may lead to the allocation of federal resources and funding for wildfire prevention studies specifically tailored to Utah's forest ecosystems.

Who is mentioned in the record

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State of Utah

The state is added as a designated location for a federal wildfire research institute.

Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act research network

The network is expanded to include a new institute in Utah.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 19, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

The Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004 established a framework for federal research institutes to address forest health and wildfire risks in the southwestern United States. context

Summary

This bill mandates the creation of a new wildfire research institute in Utah by amending the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004. It expands the existing federal program to include Utah as a designated location for specialized forest health and wildfire prevention research.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill do?

It requires the establishment of a new wildfire research institute in Utah under the existing federal Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act.

Does this bill provide specific funding amounts?

No, the text of the bill focuses on the legal authorization to include Utah in the research program but does not specify dollar amounts.

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Discoveries

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Expansion of Regional Research Scope

The bill systematically updates the 2004 Act to include Utah in both the institute establishment and the general coverage provisions, indicating a legislative intent to broaden the geographic scope of the existing wildfire research framework.

State of Utah Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources“The bill was referred to this committee”Map →

locationUtah“Designated as a participant in the new Institute”Map →

organization118th Congress“Congress in which the bill was introduced”Map →

organizationU.S. Government Publishing Office“Source of the document”Map →

organizationSenate“The bill was introduced in the Senate”Map →

bill_numberSouthwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act of 2004“The act being amended”Map →

locationColorado“Initially included in the act, now removed”Map →

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