Environment (Forestry)

in committee · United States · House Dec 5, 2025

HR 5782: Western Wildfire Support Act of 2025

The Western Wildfire Support Act of 2025 aims to improve wildfire management across western U.S. federal lands by enhancing preparation, detection, suppression, and recovery efforts. The bill requires federal agencies to improve transparency around wildfire funding, establish reimbursement for military training-related wildfires, and create strategic fire management plans for at-risk areas. It authorizes research on drone technology for firefighting, funding for local firefighter training, and establishes a new account for long-term burned area rehabilitation. The act directly affects federal land management agencies, state and local fire departments, and communities in wildfire-prone areas across the western United States. Key provisions include improved detection technology, post-fire recovery resources, and incentives for innovative solutions to invasive species problems following wildfires.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enhances wildfire management on federal lands, focusing on prevention, recovery, and protecting natural resources from wildfire damage, aligning with environmental protection goals.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAuthorizes research on drone technology for firefighting, directly advancing technology application in wildfire management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Natural Disasters Public Lands Emerging Technology

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 4, 2026

S 91: Western Wildfire Support Act of 2025

The Western Wildfire Support Act of 2025 aims to improve wildfire management across western U.S. landscapes by focusing on preparation, detection, suppression, and post-fire recovery. The bill requires federal land managers to create strategic fire management plans for high-risk areas, establish transparent reporting on firefighting costs, and reimburse states for wildfire suppression caused by military training. It promotes new technology through provisions for wildfire detection equipment, slip-on tanker units, and research on unmanned aircraft systems, while also creating a dedicated Long-Term Burned Area Rehabilitation account for ecosystem restoration. These provisions primarily affect federal agencies (Interior and Agriculture Departments), state and local fire departments, and communities in wildfire-prone regions. The bill includes specific reporting requirements and funding mechanisms to support these new approaches to wildfire management.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill focuses on wildfire management, strategic plans, and post-fire recovery to protect natural landscapes and resources from wildfire damage, aligning with environmental conservation goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Natural Disasters Public Lands Tags Emergency Management

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in committee · United States · House Feb 14, 2025

HR 1393: Wildfire Response Improvement Act

This bill requires FEMA to update its wildfire response policies within one year of enactment. It expands eligibility for fire management assistance to include emergency stabilization efforts regardless of incident timing, updates FEMA's public assistance guide to address wildfire-specific recovery challenges (like debris removal and water toxicity), and mandates a review of cost-effectiveness criteria for wildfire mitigation projects. The review will establish standardized benefits for defensible space projects, prioritize nature-based infrastructure, and consider smoke impacts and water infrastructure protection. These changes directly affect wildfire-impacted communities and FEMA's administration of federal disaster aid under the Stafford Act.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enhances wildfire response and recovery, addressing environmental challenges like debris removal and water toxicity post-fire, supporting environmental protection efforts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Forestry Natural Disasters Tags Emergency Management Public Safety

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in committee · United States · House Jun 26, 2025

HR 4181: WILTR Act of 2025

The WILTR Act of 2025 provides tax relief for landowners conducting wildfire prevention work. It excludes from taxable income grants or services received for hazardous fuel reduction activities (like creating firebreaks or prescribed burns) and allows a new deduction for expenses related to these activities. Landowners must have their work certified by a state, local, tribal, or federal fire agency to qualify. This directly affects property owners in wildfire-prone areas who undertake fuel reduction projects to reduce fire risk.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief via income exclusion and new deduction for wildfire prevention expenses, directly reducing tax burden for qualifying landowners.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides tax incentives for wildfire prevention activities (fuel reduction, prescribed burns), directly promoting environmental protection in fire-prone areas by encouraging landowner participation in conservation efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry

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passed · United States · Senate Sep 11, 2025

S 306: Fire Ready Nation Act of 2025

The Fire Ready Nation Act of 2025 establishes a coordinated fire weather services program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to improve wildfire prediction, response, and community resilience. The program will develop advanced weather models, enhance data collection through technologies like uncrewed systems, and provide impact-based decision support services to emergency responders and communities. It specifically prioritizes improving access to these services for remote, rural, and isolated communities where residents often serve as first responders to wildfires. The bill authorizes $15 million for fiscal year 2026, increasing to $50 million by 2030, to fund these activities and support coordination with federal, state, tribal, and local partners.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes NOAA program to improve wildfire prediction/response, directly protecting ecosystems and communities from environmental disasters through enhanced resilience measures.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly uses uncrewed systems and advanced models for wildfire prediction, directly leveraging technology to enhance public safety services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Natural Disasters Data Privacy

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 11, 2025

S 2038: 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.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill coordinates wildfire research to improve prevention and management, protecting natural resources and ecosystems from wildfire impacts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 13, 2025

S 602: Wildfire Resilience Through Grazing Research Act

This bill funds research at land-grant universities to study how grazing by hoofed animals (like cattle or deer) can reduce wildfire risks on public and private lands. It directs grants for developing grazing techniques that lower fire fuels, aid post-fire recovery, and protect soil, water, and native plants - while avoiding invasive species spread or erosion. Key research areas include rotational grazing, managed stocking rates, and water point management. The findings will be shared through educational materials and outreach to help landowners and managers adopt these practices. The bill focuses on research, not direct land management changes.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds research on grazing techniques to reduce wildfire risks while protecting soil, water, and native plants - directly advancing environmental conservation through land management research.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Natural Disasters Public Lands

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 8, 2026

S 3609: Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Act

The Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Act (S 3609) establishes a federal grant program to help communities reduce wildfire risks. It provides up to $1 billion annually (2025-2029) for eligible entities - like states, tribes, local governments, and fire departments - to develop or implement community wildfire resilience plans. These plans must include strategies for early detection, infrastructure hardening (like making homes ember-resistant), protecting vulnerable populations, and coordinating with local agencies. Grants fund specific projects (up to $10 million per project) or plan development (up to $250,000), requiring a 25% non-federal cost share, with priority for high-risk areas identified by federal maps.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds wildfire resilience plans with strategies like infrastructure hardening and protecting vulnerable populations, directly advancing environmental protection by reducing wildfire risks to ecosystems and natural resources.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Natural Disasters

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 8, 2025

S 1336: A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grant program to address forestry workforce development needs, and for other purposes.

S 1336, the "Jobs in the Woods Act," creates a federal grant program to support forestry workforce training in underserved rural communities. It provides funding for eligible entities (like nonprofits, tribes, local governments, and colleges) to develop training programs in areas meeting specific criteria: nonmetropolitan, low-income, small-population communities with reliable broadband access. Grants range from $500,000 to $2 million per award for up to 4 years, with priority given to programs addressing aging forestry workforces and youth migration, and partnerships with schools. The program is authorized to receive $10 million annually from 2025 through 2029.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates forestry workforce grants for sustainable forest management, directly conserving natural resources through training programs in rural communities.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides federal grants for forestry workforce training in underserved communities, directly advancing employment development and skills advancement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Workforce Development Tags Rural Communities

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in committee · United States · House Jun 23, 2025

HR 4075: Fire Weather Development Act of 2025

The Fire Weather Development Act of 2025 establishes a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) program to improve wildfire forecasting, detection, and communication systems. The program will develop better tools for predicting wildfire spread, smoke dispersion, and fire behavior through collaboration with federal agencies, state and local emergency officials, and stakeholders. It authorizes $5 million for fiscal year 2026 to fund research on new technologies like unmanned aircraft systems, advanced satellite detection, and improved communication systems. The bill also creates an Interagency Coordinating Committee on Wildfires and a National Advisory Committee to coordinate wildfire response efforts and provide recommendations to enhance preparedness and response capabilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $5M for wildfire forecasting research, increasing government spending on a specific program within fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds wildfire forecasting research to improve smoke dispersion prediction and fire behavior modeling, reducing environmental damage from wildfires and protecting natural resources.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds $5M for wildfire tech research including unmanned aircraft systems, advancing predictive technology for public safety.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Natural Disasters

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