Federal Lands Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Natural Resources Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a comprehensive study within one year, assessing the effectiveness of various wildfire mitigation methods in shrubland ecosystems to reduce risk and damage to adjacent communities. The study will evaluate the effectiveness and longevity of hazardous fuels management activities , such as strategic fuel breaks, and practices for maintaining native ecosystem health, including mitigating invasive species. It will also examine Forest Service policies for limiting unintentional ember ignitions from public activities or infrastructure, and identify conditions under which mitigation methods are most effective. Furthermore, the study will pinpoint administrative, operational, and budgetary impediments to implementation, and assess the effectiveness of partnerships between the Forest Service and non-Federal entities in protecting structures from ember ignition. Upon completion, a public report will be submitted to Congress, summarizing findings, identifying best practices for land managers, and highlighting opportunities for improved coordination to enhance wildfire resilience in these ecosystems.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Congressional oversightEcologyFiresForests, forestry, treesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substances
BRUSH Fires Act
USA119th CongressHR-3553| House
| Updated: 3/5/2026
This bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a comprehensive study within one year, assessing the effectiveness of various wildfire mitigation methods in shrubland ecosystems to reduce risk and damage to adjacent communities. The study will evaluate the effectiveness and longevity of hazardous fuels management activities , such as strategic fuel breaks, and practices for maintaining native ecosystem health, including mitigating invasive species. It will also examine Forest Service policies for limiting unintentional ember ignitions from public activities or infrastructure, and identify conditions under which mitigation methods are most effective. Furthermore, the study will pinpoint administrative, operational, and budgetary impediments to implementation, and assess the effectiveness of partnerships between the Forest Service and non-Federal entities in protecting structures from ember ignition. Upon completion, a public report will be submitted to Congress, summarizing findings, identifying best practices for land managers, and highlighting opportunities for improved coordination to enhance wildfire resilience in these ecosystems.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.