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Wildfire Resilient Communities Act

USA119th CongressS-2208| Senate 
| Updated: 7/8/2025
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (3)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Wildfire Resilient Communities Act aims to significantly enhance wildfire prevention and mitigation efforts across federal lands and in communities. It mandates a substantial investment of $30 billion from the Treasury to federal agencies, including the National Park Service and Forest Service, for hazardous fuels reduction projects. These projects involve removing or modifying flammable vegetation through methods like prescribed fire and thinning, with funds available until expended. Projects are prioritized in areas within or adjacent to at-risk communities , high-value watersheds, or those with very high wildfire hazard potential. The bill also authorizes an additional $3 billion for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, further supporting local wildfire preparedness. This ensures a comprehensive approach to protecting both natural resources and human settlements. The legislation reauthorizes and expands the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program , increasing its annual funding to $100 million and extending project durations. Amendments to this program emphasize addressing pathogens, requiring federal staffing plans for collaborative processes, and prioritizing projects that reduce wildfire risk across land ownerships and enhance watershed health. Finally, it establishes a County Stewardship Fund , directing 25% of receipts from stewardship contracts to counties for general governmental purposes, providing a direct benefit to local communities.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1691
Wildfire Resilient Communities Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2650
Wildfire Resilient Communities Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2749
Wildfire Resilient Communities Act
Jul 7, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4295
Introduced in House
Jul 8, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 8, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1691
    Wildfire Resilient Communities Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2650
    Wildfire Resilient Communities Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2749
    Wildfire Resilient Communities Act


  • July 7, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4295
    Introduced in House


  • July 8, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 8, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4295: Wildfire Resilient Communities Act

Wildfire Resilient Communities Act

USA119th CongressS-2208| Senate 
| Updated: 7/8/2025
The Wildfire Resilient Communities Act aims to significantly enhance wildfire prevention and mitigation efforts across federal lands and in communities. It mandates a substantial investment of $30 billion from the Treasury to federal agencies, including the National Park Service and Forest Service, for hazardous fuels reduction projects. These projects involve removing or modifying flammable vegetation through methods like prescribed fire and thinning, with funds available until expended. Projects are prioritized in areas within or adjacent to at-risk communities , high-value watersheds, or those with very high wildfire hazard potential. The bill also authorizes an additional $3 billion for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, further supporting local wildfire preparedness. This ensures a comprehensive approach to protecting both natural resources and human settlements. The legislation reauthorizes and expands the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program , increasing its annual funding to $100 million and extending project durations. Amendments to this program emphasize addressing pathogens, requiring federal staffing plans for collaborative processes, and prioritizing projects that reduce wildfire risk across land ownerships and enhance watershed health. Finally, it establishes a County Stewardship Fund , directing 25% of receipts from stewardship contracts to counties for general governmental purposes, providing a direct benefit to local communities.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1691
Wildfire Resilient Communities Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2650
Wildfire Resilient Communities Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2749
Wildfire Resilient Communities Act
Jul 7, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4295
Introduced in House
Jul 8, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 8, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1691
    Wildfire Resilient Communities Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2650
    Wildfire Resilient Communities Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2749
    Wildfire Resilient Communities Act


  • July 7, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4295
    Introduced in House


  • July 8, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 8, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (3)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4295: Wildfire Resilient Communities Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted