The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources is currently reviewing this bill. It has not moved since August 6, 2026. The committee must decide whether to hold a vote before the bill can move forward.
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Unlikely to pass
While wildfire prevention often has bipartisan support, this bill is currently in the early stages and only covers a specific region.
Key Points
This bill creates a pilot program to move firefighting planes and equipment into place before wildfire season starts. It focuses on early-season fires that burn through grass and small plants, which can spread very quickly.
The program would cover five states in the Rocky Mountain region: Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas, South Dakota, and Wyoming. By having planes ready nearby, crews can respond to fires much faster before they grow out of control.
The Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior would work together to set up these new rules. They would also consult with local fire coordination centers to make sure the resources are in the best spots.
No new taxpayer money is being requested for this project. Instead, the agencies would use money they already have for managing wildland fires to pay for the pilot program.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Aug 6, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Aug 6, 2026
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
PREPARE Act
Bill NumberS 5293
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
