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Wildfire Insurance Coverage Study Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2430| Senate 
| Updated: 7/24/2025
Martin Heinrich

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (1)
Tim Sheehy (Republican)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Wildfire Insurance Coverage Study Act of 2025" requires the Comptroller General of the United States to undertake a comprehensive study on insurance coverage for wildfire damages. This study, conducted in consultation with the Federal Insurance Office and State insurance regulators, aims to analyze various aspects of wildfire risk and its impact on the insurance market. A detailed report of the findings and conclusions must be submitted to Congress within one year of the Act's enactment. The study will delve into the extent and nature of wildfire risk across the United States, including trends in wildfire declarations, effective mitigation practices, and the need for a national wildfire risk map. It will also examine the existing state of homeowners and commercial property insurance coverage over the past decade, focusing on how private insurers have adjusted rates, declined renewals, or altered coverage terms due to wildfire risks. Furthermore, the Comptroller General will analyze regulatory responses by State insurance authorities, assessing their actions regarding premium rate increases, coverage exclusions, and the establishment of state-level insurance mechanisms. The study will also identify significant challenges faced by private insurers in underwriting wildfire risk , such as estimating future damages, the impact of affordable housing development in high-risk areas, and potential threats to insurer solvency. It will explore various existing and potential State and Federal government responses to mitigate wildfire risk and address market challenges.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4969
Wildfire Insurance Coverage Study Act of 2024
Jan 16, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-550
Introduced in House
Jul 24, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 24, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4969
    Wildfire Insurance Coverage Study Act of 2024


  • January 16, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-550
    Introduced in House


  • July 24, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 24, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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Related Bills

  • HR 119-550: Wildfire Insurance Coverage Study Act of 2025

Wildfire Insurance Coverage Study Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2430| Senate 
| Updated: 7/24/2025
The "Wildfire Insurance Coverage Study Act of 2025" requires the Comptroller General of the United States to undertake a comprehensive study on insurance coverage for wildfire damages. This study, conducted in consultation with the Federal Insurance Office and State insurance regulators, aims to analyze various aspects of wildfire risk and its impact on the insurance market. A detailed report of the findings and conclusions must be submitted to Congress within one year of the Act's enactment. The study will delve into the extent and nature of wildfire risk across the United States, including trends in wildfire declarations, effective mitigation practices, and the need for a national wildfire risk map. It will also examine the existing state of homeowners and commercial property insurance coverage over the past decade, focusing on how private insurers have adjusted rates, declined renewals, or altered coverage terms due to wildfire risks. Furthermore, the Comptroller General will analyze regulatory responses by State insurance authorities, assessing their actions regarding premium rate increases, coverage exclusions, and the establishment of state-level insurance mechanisms. The study will also identify significant challenges faced by private insurers in underwriting wildfire risk , such as estimating future damages, the impact of affordable housing development in high-risk areas, and potential threats to insurer solvency. It will explore various existing and potential State and Federal government responses to mitigate wildfire risk and address market challenges.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4969
Wildfire Insurance Coverage Study Act of 2024
Jan 16, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-550
Introduced in House
Jul 24, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 24, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4969
    Wildfire Insurance Coverage Study Act of 2024


  • January 16, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-550
    Introduced in House


  • July 24, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 24, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Martin Heinrich

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (1)
Tim Sheehy (Republican)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 119-550: Wildfire Insurance Coverage Study Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted