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Wildfire Emergency Act: Forest Restoration and Community Resilience

This Act aims to enhance public safety by improving forest management and wildfire prevention. It introduces new funding mechanisms for forest projects, supports the development of fire detection technologies, and helps communities prepare for fire threats, including through infrastructure and building upgrades.
Key points
New Funding Methods: Allows private investment in forest restoration projects, speeding up wildfire prevention efforts.
Infrastructure Strengthening: Supports independent energy systems for critical facilities (hospitals, schools) and home retrofits for fire resilience.
Improved Fire Detection: Accelerates the deployment of sensors and cameras, and the use of satellite data for faster wildfire response.
Workforce and Research Development: Establishes training centers for firefighters and forest workers, and programs to foster professional growth in this field.
Community Support: Creates a grant program for local communities, especially disadvantaged ones, for environmental stewardship and wildfire preparedness.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_350
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Process start date: 2025-01-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Wildfire Emergency Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_350.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New Funding Methods: Allows private investment in forest restoration projects, speeding up wildfire prevention efforts.
  • Infrastructure Strengthening: Supports independent energy systems for critical facilities (hospitals, schools) and home retrofits for fire resilience.
  • Improved Fire Detection: Accelerates the deployment of sensors and cameras, and the use of satellite data for faster wildfire response.
  • Workforce and Research Development: Establishes training centers for firefighters and forest workers, and programs to foster professional growth in this field.
  • Community Support: Creates a grant program for local communities, especially disadvantaged ones, for environmental stewardship and wildfire preparedness.
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 Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Is this summary verified?

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

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