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Congress·Passed Senate·S.Res. 247

A resolution designating May 2025 as "National Wildfire Preparedness Month".

Wildfire Preparedness: National Awareness Month

The Senate has officially passed this resolution to designate May 2025 as National Wildfire Preparedness Month. Because the Senate already agreed to the measure, no further action is needed in that chamber. There are no companion bills currently associated with this resolution.

Legislative Progress

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Very likely to pass

The Senate has already voted on and approved this resolution with support from both parties.

Key Points

  • The Senate officially named May 2025 as National Wildfire Preparedness Month. This effort is meant to help people across the country learn how to protect their homes and communities from the growing threat of fires.
  • Wildfires are becoming more dangerous and are happening in places that did not used to have them. On average, more than 62,000 fires burn millions of acres every year, costing the government billions of dollars to fight.
  • The resolution encourages families to take action by using fire-safe building materials and clearing dry brush from their yards. It also highlights the importance of having an evacuation plan for people and their animals.
  • Since humans cause nearly 85 percent of wildfires, the Senate wants to increase awareness about fire safety. This includes being extra careful with things like campfires, fireworks, and tools that can create sparks during dry seasons.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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Jun 16, 2025Senate

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Jun 16, 2025

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

The Senate voted to approve this bill. If the House already passed it, it goes to the President.

Jun 16, 2025Senate

Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

May 22, 2025Senate

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3120-3121)

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

May 22, 2025

Introduced in Senate

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A resolution designating May 2025 as "National Wildfire Preparedness Month".

Bill NumberSRES 247
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionResolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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