Bills · HR 753
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 753Science, Technology, Communications
FIRE Act of 2025
INTRO JAN 28· LAST ACTION JAN 28
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenWildfires have become a growing threat across the United States, causing immense destruction, loss of life, and significant health issues due to smoke. This bill matters because it directly addresses the need for better tools to anticipate and respond to these disasters. If this bill becomes law, it means that communities and emergency services would have access to more precise and timely information about where fires are likely to start, how they will spread, and where smoke will go. This could lead to faster evacuations, more targeted firefighting efforts, and ultimately, fewer lives lost and less property damaged. It also means potentially fewer health problems from smoke exposure. If the bill doesn't become law, the current pace of improvement in wildfire forecasting might continue, but without a dedicated, focused program and specific funding authorized by Congress, progress could be slower and less coordinated, leaving communities more vulnerable.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a program within NOAA to improve wildfire forecasting and detection, in collaboration with the weather industry and academic institutions.
This creates a dedicated effort to enhance prediction capabilities for a growing national threat.
PROVISION 02
Sets specific goals for the program, including improving predictions of fire spread, smoke dispersion, and the creation of more effective warnings.
These goals target critical aspects of wildfire impact and public safety, aiming to reduce harm.
PROVISION 03
Authorizes NOAA to conduct development, testing, and deployment activities using advanced technologies like satellite detection, fuel moisture assessments, and fire modeling.
This provides the tools and methods necessary to achieve the program's ambitious forecasting improvements.
PROVISION 04
Directs the establishment of one or more weather research testbeds for wildfire detection and forecasting within 180 days of the bill becoming law.
These testbeds will serve as specialized facilities for advanced research and development of new wildfire technologies.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 specifically for the establishment and operation of these weather research testbeds.
This provides dedicated funding to kickstart the development of new detection and forecasting capabilities.
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1 + 18
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
17
BILLS LED
41
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 22%
DEM 16 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 28
Introduced in House
JAN 28
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 753
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 28, 2025
Last actionJan 28, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 28, 2025
House BillHR 753Science, Technology, Communications
FIRE Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JAN 28, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 28, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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