S.2038

Wildfire Coordination Act establishes a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate wildfire research within the federal government.

The Wildfire Coordination Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board. The Board will coordinate the operationalization of wildfire research, encourage interdisciplinary approaches, and disseminate information. It will include federal and non-federal members, such as state and local government representatives, and experts in various fields. The Board will submit a report to Congress within two years, detailing its activities and recommendations. Funding is authorized up to $10,000,000.