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Wildfire Prevention Act of 2025

Introduced
Jan 16, 2025
Cosponsors
5
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 10, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the federal government to take steps to prevent wildfires on public lands, including measures to reduce fuel loads and promote forest health. Funds projects to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires.

Sponsored By

John Barrasso
Republican · Wyoming · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Jan 16, 2025
  3. Jun 10, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

Affects residents and communities near public lands, particularly in western states, by reducing the risk of devastating wildfires and protecting their homes and livelihoods. Also impacts forestry workers, firefighters, and outdoor recreationists who use public lands.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
6backers
  • Republican6
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (5)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources
IntroducedJan 16, 2025
Last UpdatedJun 10, 2026
Latest ActionCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Subjects
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.