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Wildfire Coordination Act

USA119th CongressS-2038| Senate 
| Updated: 6/11/2025
Ruben Gallego

Ruben Gallego

Democratic Senator

Arizona

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Wildfire Coordination Act mandates the Secretary of the Interior to establish a permanent advisory committee, the Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board . This Board's central purpose is to enhance federal wildfire management by coordinating the operationalization of wildfire research. It aims to translate scientific findings into practical applications, ensuring that new knowledge directly informs and improves wildfire response and prevention strategies. The Board's duties include identifying avenues for applying research, prioritizing projects for operational use, and facilitating their transition into practice. It will also connect and support various entities in wildfire research and operations, providing feedback to refine research outputs. Furthermore, the Board is tasked with encouraging the integration of diverse disciplines, such as public health, meteorological science, and predictive modeling, and considering both built and natural fire-prone environments. Membership will include numerous Federal officials from key agencies, alongside up to 18 non-Federal experts appointed by the Secretary of the Interior, representing various governmental levels, fire departments, the private sector, and scientific fields. The Board is also responsible for disseminating vital information through various channels to stakeholders. Within two years, it must report to Congress on its activities, progress, barriers, and recommendations for future wildfire research and operational needs, with an authorized appropriation of $10,000,000.
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Timeline
Jun 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3923
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 11, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • June 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3923
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 11, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Science, Technology, Communications

Wildfire Coordination Act

USA119th CongressS-2038| Senate 
| Updated: 6/11/2025
The Wildfire Coordination Act mandates the Secretary of the Interior to establish a permanent advisory committee, the Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board . This Board's central purpose is to enhance federal wildfire management by coordinating the operationalization of wildfire research. It aims to translate scientific findings into practical applications, ensuring that new knowledge directly informs and improves wildfire response and prevention strategies. The Board's duties include identifying avenues for applying research, prioritizing projects for operational use, and facilitating their transition into practice. It will also connect and support various entities in wildfire research and operations, providing feedback to refine research outputs. Furthermore, the Board is tasked with encouraging the integration of diverse disciplines, such as public health, meteorological science, and predictive modeling, and considering both built and natural fire-prone environments. Membership will include numerous Federal officials from key agencies, alongside up to 18 non-Federal experts appointed by the Secretary of the Interior, representing various governmental levels, fire departments, the private sector, and scientific fields. The Board is also responsible for disseminating vital information through various channels to stakeholders. Within two years, it must report to Congress on its activities, progress, barriers, and recommendations for future wildfire research and operational needs, with an authorized appropriation of $10,000,000.
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Timeline
Jun 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3923
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 11, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • June 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3923
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 11, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Ruben Gallego

Ruben Gallego

Democratic Senator

Arizona

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted