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Slip-on Tanks for Tribes Act of 2024

June 12, 2024

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Where This Stands

Introduced
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Floor Vote
Passed
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The Frame

What this does

Tribal governments will gain direct access to federal funds for wildfire suppression equipment, potentially increasing their capacity to respond to fires on tribal lands.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Indian Tribes

Tribal governments become eligible to apply for federal financial assistance for wildland firefighting equipment.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill expands federal grant eligibility to allow Indian Tribes to receive financial assistance for purchasing s used in wildland firefighting. Currently, this funding is limited to local governments under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Tribal governments will gain direct access to federal funds for wildfire suppression equipment, potentially increasing their capacity to respond to fires on tribal lands.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a slip-on tanker unit?
It is a firefighting equipment unit that can be placed onto a vehicle to assist in wildland firefighting efforts.
Who becomes eligible for funding under this bill?
Indian Tribes become eligible for financial assistance for the acquisition of s, joining local governments who are already eligible.

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Expansion of Tribal Grant Access

The bill represents a shift toward explicitly including tribal governments in infrastructure-related firefighting grant programs previously limited to local governments.

Connected Entities

bill_number16 U.S.C. 6592(c)(5)Section of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs ActMap →
organizationCommittee on Energy and Natural ResourcesBill referred to this committeeMap →
bill_numberInfrastructure Investment and Jobs ActThe Act being amendedMap →
dateMarch 5, 2024Date the bill was introducedMap →
organizationSenateIntroduced by Senator Cortez MastoMap →
organizationIndian TribesAdded to the list of eligible recipientsMap →

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  • Controversy10
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