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Wildfire Protection: Grants for Community and Home Safety

This act establishes a grant program to help communities across the U.S. better prepare for and protect against wildfires. These funds will enable local authorities and organizations to develop safety plans, improve early warning systems, and strengthen infrastructure, directly impacting residents' safety and property.
Key points
Grants up to $10 million are available for projects enhancing wildfire resilience, including improving detection technology, evacuation planning, and home hardening.
Smaller grants up to $250,000 are available for developing community wildfire protection plans, crucial for at-risk areas.
The act prioritizes hiring local contractors and labor for project implementation, supporting local economies.
Changes to the definition of "at-risk communities" will allow for better identification and support of areas most vulnerable to wildfires.
A report on radio communications during wildfires is mandated to improve emergency responder coordination and effectiveness.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_582
Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]
Process start date: 2025-01-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_582.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Grants up to $10 million are available for projects enhancing wildfire resilience, including improving detection technology, evacuation planning, and home hardening.
  • Smaller grants up to $250,000 are available for developing community wildfire protection plans, crucial for at-risk areas.
  • The act prioritizes hiring local contractors and labor for project implementation, supporting local economies.
  • Changes to the definition of "at-risk communities" will allow for better identification and support of areas most vulnerable to wildfires.
  • A report on radio communications during wildfires is mandated to improve emergency responder coordination and effectiveness.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Environment Security Public Investments