Wildfire Coordination Act

The Wildfire Coordination Act (S 2038) establishes a permanent federal advisory Board to improve how wildfire research is used in practice. The Board, composed of federal agency leaders and 18 non-federal experts (including state/local/Tribal representatives and fire departments), will coordinate wildfire research across agencies, translate findings into operational tools, and share best practices through online portals and workshops. It requires a congressional report within two years detailing progress, barriers, and future research priorities. The bill directly affects federal wildfire management agencies, researchers, and fire departments by creating a structured process to connect science with on-the-ground wildfire operations.