National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025

# National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025 - Summary **What It Does:** This bill aims to increase the use of controlled, planned fires—called "prescribed burns"—to reduce dangerous wildfire risks and improve forest health. The legislation would provide funding and support for federal agencies to conduct more of these burns on public lands, establish training programs for prescribed fire personnel, and create new hiring opportunities for firefighters and technicians. It also addresses air quality concerns that arise from smoke produced by these controlled burns. **Who It Affects:** The bill impacts federal land management agencies (like the Forest Service), firefighting professionals and first responders, rural communities near public lands, environmental and forestry workers, and the general public concerned with wildfire prevention and air quality.

It specifically includes provisions to support veteran employment and increase diversity in fire management careers. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee review, meaning it has been introduced but hasn't yet advanced to a full congressional vote. As legislation still in the early stages of the process, it would need committee approval and support to move forward for consideration by the full House of Representatives.