H.R.9534

Wildfire Response Modernization Act

Introduced·6/29/26

Wildfire Response Modernization Act directs the Air Force to procure space-based commercial data for wildfire management.

The Wildfire Response Modernization Act mandates the Secretary of the Air Force to acquire space-based commercial data and end products to aid the Department of Defense and the wildfire mission of the United States Northern Command. The procured data can be shared with State, local, and Tribal governments to support firefighting efforts. This initiative aims to enhance military readiness and installations, provide emergency military support to civil authorities, and conduct proactive wildland fire management.

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History

Jun 29

House

Introduced in House

Jun 29

House

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.