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Wildfire Response Modernization Act

USA119th CongressHR-9534| House 
| Updated: 6/29/2026
George Whitesides

George Whitesides

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
John Garamendi (Democratic)Lance Gooden (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the Secretary of the Air Force to procure space-based commercial data and end products , subject to the availability of appropriations. This procurement will be conducted through the Commercial Space Office, in coordination with the National Guard's FireGuard program and the Commander of the United States Northern Command. The acquired data is intended to bolster the Department of Defense's efforts and the U.S. Northern Command's wildfire mission . It aims to deliver timely military support to federal, state, local, and tribal governments, safeguarding military readiness and installations, providing emergency aid to civil authorities, and facilitating proactive wildland fire management. The Secretary is also authorized to share this data with state, local, and tribal governments to assist their firefighting efforts.
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Timeline
Jun 29, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 29, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • June 29, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 29, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8800: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Wildfire Response Modernization Act

USA119th CongressHR-9534| House 
| Updated: 6/29/2026
This bill mandates the Secretary of the Air Force to procure space-based commercial data and end products , subject to the availability of appropriations. This procurement will be conducted through the Commercial Space Office, in coordination with the National Guard's FireGuard program and the Commander of the United States Northern Command. The acquired data is intended to bolster the Department of Defense's efforts and the U.S. Northern Command's wildfire mission . It aims to deliver timely military support to federal, state, local, and tribal governments, safeguarding military readiness and installations, providing emergency aid to civil authorities, and facilitating proactive wildland fire management. The Secretary is also authorized to share this data with state, local, and tribal governments to assist their firefighting efforts.
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Timeline
Jun 29, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 29, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • June 29, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 29, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
George Whitesides

George Whitesides

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
John Garamendi (Democratic)Lance Gooden (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8800: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted