Bill
HR 1923
Overview: HR 1923, the Modernizing Wildfire Safety and Prevention Act of 2025, was referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture after its introduction on March 06, 202
Overview: HR 1923, the Modernizing Wildfire Safety and Prevention Act of 2025, was referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture after its introduction on March 06, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to enhance wildfire safety and prevention efforts across the United States. It seeks to address the growing threat of wildfires by improving coordination, increasing funding, and implementing innovative strategies.
Key Provisions:
- Establishes a National Wildfire Coordination Center to facilitate information-sharing and resource deployment among federal, state, and local agencies.
- Authorizes additional funding for the U.S. Forest Service and Department of the Interior to expand wildfire prevention and suppression activities.
- Requires the development of a comprehensive national wildfire risk assessment and the implementation of a nationwide early warning system.
- Promotes the use of prescribed burns and other vegetation management techniques to reduce fuel loads and mitigate wildfire risks.
- Provides grants to state and local governments for the implementation of community-based wildfire preparedness programs.
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would impact federal, state, and local agencies responsible for wildfire management, as well as communities and residents in areas at high risk of wildfires. It aims to enhance public safety, protect natural resources, and minimize the economic and environmental damage caused by wildfires.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill is currently in the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture, where it will undergo further review and potential amendments before being considered by the full House of Representatives.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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