Senate bill · 119th Congress
S. 1152: Federal Wildfire Response Act of 2026
Would change how the federal government funds and runs civil rights protections.
Introduced February 22, 2026 by Sen. Elena Ibarra [I-SD] · 15 cosponsors · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
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Plain language explanation
AI generated, human review in progressS. 1152 would create a grant program for civil rights protections. The agency would have to publish results every year and report to Congress.
Not established in the record:
- How many communities would receive a grant in the first year.
What this measure does
This bill would set up a new grant program for civil rights protections and make the agency publish yearly results.
Introduced in Senate · February 22, 2026
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