Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Act

# Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Act Summary **What the Bill Does** The Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Act (S 3609) is a proposed law aimed at reducing wildfire risks and protecting communities in fire-prone areas. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically focus on forest management, community preparedness, infrastructure hardening, and coordination between federal, state, and local agencies to mitigate wildfire dangers. **Who It Affects** This legislation would primarily affect communities in wildfire-prone regions, particularly in western states like California (where the sponsor is from). It could impact property owners, local governments, forestry agencies, utility companies, and emergency management agencies responsible for wildfire response and prevention. **Current Status** As of now, the bill remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate.

It was introduced by Senator Alex Padilla (D-California) in the 119th Congress. For detailed provisions and the latest status, you can search the bill number (S 3609) on Congress.gov.