Sens. Sheehy and Kim Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Set 30-Minute Wildfire Response Goal
The Wildfire Response and Preparedness Act of 2025 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently reviewed during a committee hearing and remains active as it waits for further consideration. There are no additional actions scheduled at this time.
This bill has support from both parties and addresses a major safety concern, but it is still in the early stages of the lawmaking process.
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Federal wildland firefighters and land management agency staff would see new performance standards and reporting requirements placed on their agencies. This could lead to staffing changes, new deployment protocols, and year-round duty schedules rather than seasonal work. The bill's push for key performance indicators means firefighters' response efforts will be more closely tracked and measured.
“a description of key performance indicators for wildland fire response for each of-- (A) the Forest Service; (B) the Bureau of Land Management; (C) the Bureau of Indian Affairs; (D) the National Park Service; and (E) the United States Fish and Wildlife Service”
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
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.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes or news coverage recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Wildfire Response and Preparedness Act of 2025
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