H.R. 2862 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Wildfire Disaster Funding Act
H.R. 2862 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jun 8, 2017, sponsored by Michael K. Simpson with 94 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 8, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 94
- Policy area
- Emergency Management
What it does
Wildfire Disaster Funding Act This bill amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to require specified adjustments to discretionary spending limits in FY2017-FY2026 to accommodate appropriations for wildfire suppression operations in the Wildland Fire Management accounts at the Department of Agriculture (USDA) or the Department of the Interior.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael K. Simpson (R-ID). Co-sponsors: 57 Democrats, 37 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 8, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. (Jun 26, 2017)
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Committees
- Agriculture Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
- Budget Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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