No Foreign Election Partnership Act

House Bill

H.R. 4866

119th Congress

No Foreign Election Partnership Act

In Committee

Introduced:Aug 1, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Frank J. Pallone Jr.

Representative

Democratic

NJ-6

Cosponsors

2

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Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Summary

This bill aims to improve how the federal government and local agencies work together to manage and prevent wildfires. It requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to create programs to enhance communication, data sharing, and technology development for wildfire forecasting and monitoring. The bill also establishes two new committees to coordinate wildfire management efforts across different agencies.

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

SponsorFrank J. Pallone Jr. (D-NJ)

Introduced8/1/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on House Administration.

ChamberHouse

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No Foreign Election Partnership Act

This bill aims to improve how the federal government and local agencies work together to manage and prevent wildfires. It requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to create programs to enhance communication, data sharing, and technol

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This bill aims to improve how the federal government and local agencies work together to manage and prevent wildfires. It requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to create programs to enhance communication, data sharing, and technology development for wildfire forecasting and monitoring. The bill also establishes two new committees to coordinate wildfire management efforts across different agencies.

Bill Number: 4866
Sponsor: Frank J. Pallone Jr. (D-NJ)
Introduced: 8/1/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications

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Title: No Foreign Election Partnership Act
Bill Number: 4866
Sponsor: Frank J. Pallone Jr. (D-NJ)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Introduced: 8/1/2025
Summary: This bill aims to improve how the federal government and local agencies work together to manage and prevent wildfires. It requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to create programs to enhance communication, data sharing, and technology development for wildfire forecasting

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to improve how the federal government and local agencies work together to manage and prevent wildfires. It requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to create programs to enhance communication, data sharing, and technology development for wildfire forecasting and monitoring. The bill also establishes two new committees to coordinate wildfire management efforts across different agencies.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Fire Weather Development Act of 2023This bill establishes several programs and requirements to address wildfire forecasting, detection, and management, particularly with respect to interagency collaboration.For example, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) must establish a program to improve collaboration between federal, state, and local entities with respect to wildfire management. Program goals include improving communication about wildfire spread, earlier detection of wildfires, and better understanding of the impact of climate change on fire weather environments. Authorized activities include research and development of communication tools, modeling systems, and other relevant technology to help with wildfire management, as well as education and training for researchers and enhancing data sharing capabilities between agencies.NOAA may also (1) contract with private sector entities to obtain additional airborne and space-based data to support wildfire prediction and monitoring, and (2) conduct pilot programs to test the use of unmanned aircraft systems for fire weather observations.The bill also establishes the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Wildfires (to assist state and local agencies with wildfire management while avoiding duplication of activities) and the National Advisory Committee on Wildfires (to advise the coordinating committee and other relevant entities on wildfire management).

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires NOAA to establish programs to improve collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies on wildfire management
Authorizes NOAA to obtain additional data from private companies and test the use of drones for fire weather observations
Creates the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Wildfires and the National Advisory Committee on Wildfires to coordinate wildfire management activities

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it could lead to better coordination and information-sharing between federal, state, and local agencies responsible for wildfire preparedness and response. This could result in earlier detection of wildfires, more accurate forecasting of fire weather conditions, and more effective strategies for managing and containing wildfires. Ultimately, these improvements could help protect communities, businesses, and natural environments that are at risk from the growing threat of wildfires.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Subjects

Atmospheric science and weather

Aviation and airports

Computers and information technology

Congressional oversight

Emergency communications systems

Emergency planning and evacuation

Environmental assessment, monitoring, research

Fires

Intergovernmental relations

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4866, 119th Congress (2025). "No Foreign Election Partnership Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4866

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