Wildfire Safety: New Training and Smoke Alerts
The Modernizing Wildfire Safety and Prevention Act of 2025 is currently in the committee stage of the legislative process. It has not moved since March 2025, and it must receive consideration from a House committee to advance further. Because no action has occurred for over a year, the bill is considered stalled.
The bill has bipartisan support and addresses a growing national crisis, but it has been referred to many different committees which can slow down the process.
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The bill's definition of Federal wildland firefighter includes federal firefighters stationed on military installations under the Department of Defense who support wildland fire management. Those workers would gain access to the same enhanced retirement recognition and casualty assistance protections. This affects a small group of firefighters on military bases.
“a Federal firefighter stationed on military installations under the Department of Defense who engages in or supports wildland fire management activities”
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, Armed Services, Energy and Commerce, Science, Space, and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation to modernize federal wildfire response. Key provisions include a new training academy for fire leaders, grants for wildfire management education, and enhanced retirement benefits and family support programs for wildland firefighters.
The Modernizing Wildfire Safety and Prevention Act focuses on four pillars: workforce development through a new academy, increased support and benefits for firefighters, public health protections via smoke monitoring, and the deployment of advanced fire mitigation technologies.
While highlighting the Wildfire Response and Preparedness Act, the report notes a broader bipartisan push for wildfire reform, including the Modernizing Wildfire Safety and Prevention Act, aimed at overhauling federal management and improving firefighter safety following major blazes.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Modernizing Wildfire Safety and Prevention Act of 2025
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