Expressing support for the recognition of May 5 through May 11, 2024, as Wildfire Preparedness Week, the national event educating the public on fire safety and preparedness, and supporting the goals of a Wildfire Preparedness Week.
HRES 1202 is a symbolic resolution expressing the U.S. House of Representatives' support for designating May 5-11, 2024, as Wildfire Preparedness Week. It encourages public education on fire safety, evacuation planning, and preventive measures like vegetation management and reducing human-caused ignitions (e.g., fireworks). The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funding but aims to raise awareness about wildfire risks, citing statistics on recent fires and health impacts from smoke exposure. It directly supports communities in wildfire-prone areas by promoting existing preparedness resources and educational initiatives. The resolution was introduced by Representatives Torres, Huffman, and Jacobs and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
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Introduced May 6, 2024
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May 6, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
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Norma J. Torres
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Barbara Lee
DDemocratic
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Earl Blumenauer
DDemocratic
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J. Luis Correa
DDemocratic
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Jared Huffman
DDemocratic
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Joe Neguse
DDemocratic
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Julia Brownley
DDemocratic
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Kevin Mullin
DDemocratic
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Mark Takano
DDemocratic
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Melanie A. Stansbury
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Thompson
DDemocratic
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