House BillHR 3924Government studies and investigationsEmergency planning and evacuation
Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act
INTRO JUN 11· LAST ACTION MAY 14
READING
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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Passed Senate
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Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters because it establishes a consistent, long-term process for the federal government to proactively assess and plan for the growing challenge of wildfires. Currently, wildfire management can be reactive and sometimes fragmented across different agencies. By mandating a regular, in-depth review, this bill ensures that federal strategies are constantly updated with the latest data on environmental changes, public health impacts, and new challenges.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more coordinated and effective strategies to protect communities, natural resources, and public health from devastating wildfires. Without it, wildfire planning might continue to be less systematic, potentially missing opportunities for better cross-agency collaboration and long-term foresight needed to address increasingly severe wildfire seasons, leaving communities more vulnerable.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Directs the Secretaries of Agriculture, Interior, and Homeland Security to conduct a "quadrennial fire review" every four years for twenty years.
This establishes a consistent, long-term process for federal agencies to regularly assess and plan for wildfire challenges.
PROVISION 02
Requires the review to include a quantitative analysis of changes to built and natural environments and their impact on wildfire management.
This ensures data-driven insights into how land development and environmental shifts contribute to wildfire risks and inform prevention efforts.
PROVISION 03
Mandates an analysis of the intersection between wildfire and public health, in coordination with the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Health and Human Services.
This focuses attention on the often-overlooked health consequences of wildfires, such as air quality issues, and integrates public health expertise into wildfire planning.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Secretaries to submit a joint report to Congress containing review results, anticipated challenges, and recommendations for legislation and administrative actions.
This ensures accountability and provides Congress with actionable information to guide future policymaking and resource allocation for wildfire management.
PROVISION 05
Directs the review to evaluate progress towards existing national wildfire strategies and recommendations from the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission.
This links new efforts to existing frameworks and ensures that past strategic goals and expert advice are continually assessed and acted upon.
This bill matters because it establishes a consistent, long-term process for the federal government to proactively assess and plan for the growing challenge of wildfires. Currently, wildfire management can be reactive and sometimes fragmented across different agencies. By mandating a regular, in-depth review, this bill ensures that federal strategies are constantly updated with the latest data on environmental changes, public health impacts, and new challenges.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more coordinated and effective strategies to protect communities, natural resources, and public health from devastating wildfires. Without it, wildfire planning might continue to be less systematic, potentially missing opportunities for better cross-agency collaboration and long-term foresight needed to address increasingly severe wildfire seasons, leaving communities more vulnerable.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Directs the Secretaries of Agriculture, Interior, and Homeland Security to conduct a "quadrennial fire review" every four years for twenty years.
This establishes a consistent, long-term process for federal agencies to regularly assess and plan for wildfire challenges.
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Requires the review to include a quantitative analysis of changes to built and natural environments and their impact on wildfire management.
This ensures data-driven insights into how land development and environmental shifts contribute to wildfire risks and inform prevention efforts.
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Mandates an analysis of the intersection between wildfire and public health, in coordination with the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Health and Human Services.
This focuses attention on the often-overlooked health consequences of wildfires, such as air quality issues, and integrates public health expertise into wildfire planning.
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Requires the Secretaries to submit a joint report to Congress containing review results, anticipated challenges, and recommendations for legislation and administrative actions.
This ensures accountability and provides Congress with actionable information to guide future policymaking and resource allocation for wildfire management.
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Directs the review to evaluate progress towards existing national wildfire strategies and recommendations from the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission.
This links new efforts to existing frameworks and ensures that past strategic goals and expert advice are continually assessed and acted upon.
Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment
First report submitted to Congress after the review
Every 4 years for the 20 years thereafter
Subsequent reports submitted to Congress
GLOSSARY
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Quadrennial fire review
A comprehensive review of the wildfire environment that happens every four years.
Sense of Congress
A formal statement by Congress expressing its opinion or policy preference, but without the force of law.
Whole-of-government approach
A strategy that involves multiple government agencies working together to achieve a common goal, rather than operating independently.
Resilient landscapes
Natural areas that are able to withstand, recover from, and adapt to disturbances like wildfires.
Fire-adapted communities
Communities that have taken steps to reduce their risk from wildfire, such as by maintaining defensible space around homes and having evacuation plans.
Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission
A group of experts established by Congress to provide recommendations on improving wildfire management and mitigation in the United States.
ACTION TIMELINE
13 EVENTS
MAY 14
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
COMMITTEE
MAY 14
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
COMMITTEE
MAY 14
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.