Strengthening Wildfire Resiliency Through Satellites Act of 2025

This bill mandates the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey, to establish a competitive grant program within one year of enactment. This program will award at least three grants to eligible state entities , such as state foresters or emergency managers, to enhance wildfire monitoring capabilities. Grant funds are specifically designated for purchasing and integrating high-resolution multi- and hyper-spectral full spectrum imaging from the latest-generation wildfire monitoring satellites, often through public-private partnerships. The acquired satellite data and analyses must be used to detect, assess, respond to, and manage wildfires effectively. Key applications include monitoring active fire behavior, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of prescribed fire treatments, and guiding post-fire risk assessment and disaster recovery efforts. The bill authorizes an appropriation of $20,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2028 to support this program, and requires the Secretary to report to Congress on its effectiveness and potential for long-term establishment.