Wildfire Resilient Communities Act: More Funds for Safety and Prevention
This act aims to enhance community safety by significantly funding wildfire prevention efforts. This means fewer threats to homes and lives, and better protection for natural environments. Additionally, counties will receive financial support for public purposes from forest product sales.
Key points
30 billion dollars allocated for removing flammable vegetation near at-risk communities and vital watersheds, reducing wildfire risks.
3 billion dollars authorized for community wildfire defense grant programs, helping communities prepare for and respond to threats.
Reauthorization of the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program, increasing funding to 100 million dollars annually, supporting healthier forests.
Establishment of the County Stewardship Fund, directing 25% of forest product sales revenue to local counties for any governmental purpose, supporting local budgets.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4295
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4]
Process start date: 2025-07-07