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Wildfire Intelligence Collaboration and Coordination Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-453| Senate 
| Updated: 2/6/2025
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (5)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Tim Sheehy (Republican)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Steve Daines (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Wildfire Intelligence Collaboration and Coordination Act of 2025 establishes the Wildfire Intelligence Center as a joint office within the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, and the Interior. This Center will serve as the primary hub for comprehensive, science-based assessment and prediction of wildland fires and those impacting the built environment. Its core purpose is to provide critical decision support services to Federal, State, Tribal, and local governments, land managers, and emergency response teams across all phases of fire. The Center's functions include providing real-time analytical and predictive services, assessing wildland fire conditions, and conducting comprehensive modeling of fire risks. It will consolidate existing data, mapping, and technological services to create a nationwide wildland fire risk catalog and support activities like evacuation planning and response strategies. A key mandate is to establish an interoperable information technology infrastructure accessible to all levels of government, developing common data standards and a robust big-data architecture. Additionally, the Center will develop and disseminate tools, guidance, and training materials for planning, risk reduction, and response. The Center will be cooperatively administered by the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, and the Interior, with provisions for interagency fund transfers. Governance will be overseen by a 14-member Board comprising career employees from various federal agencies involved in land management, science, and emergency response. An Executive Director, appointed by the Board, will manage operations, including engaging with the private sector for drought monitoring and exercising contracting authority.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5532
Wildfire Intelligence Collaboration and Coordination Act of 2024
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 6, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S794-795)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5532
    Wildfire Intelligence Collaboration and Coordination Act of 2024


  • February 6, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 6, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S794-795)

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAir qualityAtmospheric science and weatherComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency communications systemsEmergency planning and evacuationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental technologyFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelForests, forestry, treesGeography and mappingIntergovernmental relationsPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperation

Wildfire Intelligence Collaboration and Coordination Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-453| Senate 
| Updated: 2/6/2025
The Wildfire Intelligence Collaboration and Coordination Act of 2025 establishes the Wildfire Intelligence Center as a joint office within the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, and the Interior. This Center will serve as the primary hub for comprehensive, science-based assessment and prediction of wildland fires and those impacting the built environment. Its core purpose is to provide critical decision support services to Federal, State, Tribal, and local governments, land managers, and emergency response teams across all phases of fire. The Center's functions include providing real-time analytical and predictive services, assessing wildland fire conditions, and conducting comprehensive modeling of fire risks. It will consolidate existing data, mapping, and technological services to create a nationwide wildland fire risk catalog and support activities like evacuation planning and response strategies. A key mandate is to establish an interoperable information technology infrastructure accessible to all levels of government, developing common data standards and a robust big-data architecture. Additionally, the Center will develop and disseminate tools, guidance, and training materials for planning, risk reduction, and response. The Center will be cooperatively administered by the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, and the Interior, with provisions for interagency fund transfers. Governance will be overseen by a 14-member Board comprising career employees from various federal agencies involved in land management, science, and emergency response. An Executive Director, appointed by the Board, will manage operations, including engaging with the private sector for drought monitoring and exercising contracting authority.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5532
Wildfire Intelligence Collaboration and Coordination Act of 2024
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 6, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S794-795)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5532
    Wildfire Intelligence Collaboration and Coordination Act of 2024


  • February 6, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 6, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S794-795)
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (5)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Tim Sheehy (Republican)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Steve Daines (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAir qualityAtmospheric science and weatherComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency communications systemsEmergency planning and evacuationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental technologyFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelForests, forestry, treesGeography and mappingIntergovernmental relationsPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperation