Wildfire Emergency Preparedness Act of 2025
Wildfire Emergency Preparedness Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Wildfire Emergency Preparedness Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Wildfire Emergency Preparedness Act of 2025 (HR 4852) aims to strengthen the federal government's ability to prepare for and respond to wildfires. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically focus on improving coordination between federal agencies, increasing funding for wildfire prevention and suppression efforts, and enhancing emergency response capabilities. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would primarily affect federal agencies involved in wildfire management (such as the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management), state and local fire departments, communities in fire-prone regions, and taxpayers funding these programs. Residents in Western states and other wildfire-prone areas would be the main beneficiaries. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.
It was sponsored by Rep. Josh Harder (D-CA), a representative from California's 9th district. For complete details on specific provisions, the full bill text would need to be reviewed, as those details are not provided in the basic summary information.
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.