01 — The Text
What.
- Bill directs improved coordination between federal agencies on wildfire prevention, response, and recovery efforts.
- Likely addresses communication gaps between Natural Resources and Science/Technology committees' jurisdictions.
- Detailed policy provisions unavailable — bill just introduced, official summary not yet published.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Affects federal agencies (USDA, Interior, etc.) managing wildfire operations across millions of acres annually.
- Impacts Western states and communities facing increasing wildfire seasons and suppression costs.
- May improve interagency data-sharing and technology use in fire prediction and response.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Bill referred to two House committees (Natural Resources and Science/Space/Technology) on June 11 — awaiting committee hearings and markup.
- Passage requires committee approval, floor vote, Senate passage, and presidential signature.
- Track progress at Congress.gov; contact your House representative if wildfire preparedness matters to you.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Jun 11, 2025 — Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Jun 11, 2025 — Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Jun 11, 2025 — Introduced in House
- Jun 11, 2025 — Introduced in House