Wildfire Response and Preparedness Act of 2025

# Wildfire Response and Preparedness Act of 2025 - Summary **What the bill would do:** The Wildfire Response and Preparedness Act of 2025 aims to improve how the federal government responds to and prepares for wildfires. The bill addresses emergency communications systems, forest management, and support for first responders and emergency personnel. It would also establish congressional oversight mechanisms to monitor wildfire response efforts. **Who it affects:** The bill impacts several groups: federal and local firefighters and emergency responders, communities in wildfire-prone regions (particularly in western states), forest management agencies, and Congress (which would gain oversight responsibilities).

Private landowners with forestry interests may also be affected depending on specific provisions. **Current status:** S 902 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but not yet voted on by the full Senate. This is an early stage in the legislative process, and the bill may be modified, debated, or stalled in committee before advancing further. The bill was sponsored by Senator Tim Sheehy (R-MT), reflecting Montana's significant wildfire concerns.