Congress·In Progress·H.R. 3553

Wildfire Prevention Study for Shrublands

BRUSH Fires Act

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This bill requires the Forest Service to spend one year studying the best ways to prevent and manage wildfires in shrubland areas, such as sagebrush and chaparral. These dry landscapes are common in the Western U.S. and can burn very quickly, often threatening nearby neighborhoods.
The study will look at how well different tools work, including creating gaps in vegetation to stop fires from spreading and managing invasive weeds that catch fire easily. It will also investigate how to prevent sparks from power lines and other man-made structures from starting accidental fires.
The goal is to help the government and local communities work together more effectively. Once the study is finished, the Forest Service must release a public report with 'best practices' that land managers can use to protect homes and roads from future fires.

4 milestones7 actions

Mar 5, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Mar 5, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Mar 5, 2026House

Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged

Feb 10, 2026House

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Feb 3, 2026House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

BRUSH Fires Act

Bill NumberHR 3553

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

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