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HRES 383

Expressing support for the recognition of May 4 through May 10, 2025, as Wildfire Preparedness Week, the national event educating the public on fire safety and preparedness, and supporting the goals of a Wildfire Preparedness Week.

119th Congress Introduced by Nanette Barragán and 24 co-sponsors

Declares May 4-10, 2025 as Wildfire Preparedness Week to raise awareness and educate on early warning, reducing human-caused ignitions, and safe evacuation for people and animals.

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Bill Summary · HRES 383

Summary of HRES 383: Wildfire Preparedness Week

Overview

HRES 383 is a non-binding House Resolution expressing support for recognizing May 4–10, 2025 as Wildfire Preparedness Week. The resolution emphasizes public education on fire safety and preparedness and supports the goals of Wildfire Preparedness Week.

Purpose and Intent

  • Explicitly supports the goals of Wildfire Preparedness Week as a national observance.
  • Endorses resources and educational initiatives that help communities take preventative measures, including:
    • Establishing early warning systems.
    • Reducing unplanned human-caused ignitions.
    • Safe and efficient evacuation of people and their animals.
  • Encourages heightened public awareness and preparedness regarding the threat of wildfires and related suppression efforts.

Key Provisions (Introduced Text)

1) The House supports the goals of Wildfire Preparedness Week.
2) The House supports resources and educational initiatives that communicate how communities can take preventative measures (early warning systems, reducing unplanned ignitions) and how to evacuate people and animals safely and efficiently.
3) The House encourages increased awareness and preparedness for wildfire threats and suppression activities.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: May 5, 2025.
  • Status: Submitted in the House.
  • Legislative action to date: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources on May 5, 2025; no further actions listed in the provided materials.
  • Being a resolution, the measure is non-binding and serves to express support and raise awareness rather than to authorize funding or mandate actions.

Sponsorship

  • Primary sponsor: Norma J. Torres.
  • Cosponsors: 24 additional members, including Joe Neguse, Ro Khanna, Ed Case, Scott H. Peters, Raul Ruiz, Brittany Pettersen, Andrea Salinas, Nanette Diaz Barragán, Sara Jacobs, Julia Brownley, J. Luis Correa, Jill N. Tokuda, Val T. Hoyle, Jim Costa, Juan Vargas, Suzanne Bonamici, Jimmy Panetta, Judy Chu, Dave Min, Mike Levin, George Whitesides, Kevin Mullin, Jared Huffman, and John Garamendi.

Potential Impact and Implications

  • Raises national awareness about wildfire risks and preparedness priorities during Wildfire Preparedness Week.
  • Highlights the importance of preventive measures (early warning, reducing human-caused ignitions) and evacuation planning for people and animals.
  • Encourages federal and state engagement in education and outreach without imposing mandates or funding.
  • Serves as a coordination signal among lawmakers, agencies, and communities to prioritize fire safety awareness during the designated week.

Notes

  • No fiscal provisions or enforceable requirements are attached in the introduced text; as a resolution, its effect is primarily educational and symbolic.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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