Three federal agencies ordered to assess wildfire risk every four years
In markupH.R. 3924Latest action
Sponsor: Joe Neguse · Representative · CO
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Official title: Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
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HR 3924 requires USDA, Interior, and DHS to jointly review U.S. wildfire risk every 4 years for 20 years, starting within 1 year of enactment.
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What does this do?
HR 3924 requires the Departments of Agriculture, Interior, and Homeland Security to jointly review U.S. wildfire risk every four years over a 20-year period. The first report is due within one year of the bill becoming law. Each report must cover how land and community changes affect wildfire danger, public health impacts, a 20-year outlook, progress toward existing national wildfire goals, and recommendations for new laws or government actions.
Who does it affect?
The bill directly affects federal agencies and how they coordinate wildfire policy, with required input from the EPA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In practical terms, residents of wildfire-prone areas, firefighters, emergency managers, and local and tribal governments are most affected.
Why does it matter?
The reviews are designed to support long-range federal wildfire planning rather than reactive responses when fires occur. Reports are submitted to multiple congressional committees in both the House and Senate, shaping future oversight and potential legislation.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJun 11, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · May 14, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.