Wildfire: Prevention, Detection, and Recovery Support
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved this bill on February 4, 2026, but it has not moved since that date. The bill now needs a vote from the full Senate to continue through the legislative process. Because no action has occurred for six months, the progress of this proposal is currently stalled.
The bill has support from both parties and addresses a growing national problem, but many bills struggle to get through the full legislative process.
Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
The bill funds state-run websites that list Federal, State, and local disaster recovery assistance for any individual affected by a wildfire or emergency, not just property owners. This can help renters displaced by wildfire find aid resources more easily, though the benefit is indirect and depends on state adoption.
“A list of Federal, State, and local sources of post-disaster recovery funding or assistance that may be available to an individual impacted by a major disaster or emergency.”
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237.
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.
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto reintroduced the Western Wildfire Support Act with Sen. Tim Sheehy. The bill authorizes funding for detection technology like sensors and satellites, supports Tribal equipment needs, and requires the military to reimburse states for fires caused by training.
Montana Senator Tim Sheehy discussed his push for the Western Wildfire Support Act, emphasizing the need for better national response and resources for wildland firefighters. The bill focuses on preparedness, cutting-edge technology, and training.
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee passed S. 91, the Western Wildfire Support Act. The 16-part bill seeks to improve federal firefighting activities, create transparency in cost accounting, and expedite the deployment of detection technology like sensors and cameras.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Western Wildfire Support Act of 2025
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