Increase the use of controlled burning to reduce the risk of large wildfires on federal lands.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025?
The National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025 is represented by S. 2015, which was reported out of committee on December 16, 2025. The Senate must now schedule a floor vote, but limited time for debate remains the primary constraint. While reaching the floor is a significant milestone that most bills fail to achieve, leadership must still decide to prioritize this legislation for a final vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025 (S. 2015 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 4424 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4424 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 8557 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8557 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Ron Wyden (D-OR)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.