Bill · H.R. 3923· House(119-HR-3923)
Wildfire Coordination Act
- Introduced
- 6/11/2025
- Last activity
- 6/11/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Joe Neguse
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Wildfire Coordination Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a permanent Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board. This Board is tasked with coordinating wildfire research within the Federal Government and translating that research into practical applications. The duties include establishing priority criteria for research projects and facilitating their transition into operational use. Additionally, the Board is responsible for disseminating information and research findings to relevant stakeholders. The Board will consist of various Federal officials and up to 18 non-Federal members. It also requires the Board to submit a report to relevant congressional committees after two years.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this put more money into scientific research?+7
The bill authorizes $10,000,000 specifically for wildfire science and technology research coordination.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+6
The bill enhances environmental safety through improved wildfire science and research coordination.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+6
Coordinating wildfire research aids in the better management of natural and fire-prone environments.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Wildfire Response and Research: The Board is tasked with identifying ways to turn wildfire research into practical applications and facilitating the transition of research into operational projects (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Enhanced Information Sharing: The Board will establish mechanisms such as newsletters, online portals, webinars, and workshops to share research findings and operational best practices with stakeholders and practitioners (Section 2(b)(3)(A)).
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Inclusive Research Disciplines: The Board is encouraged to include relevant disciplines such as public health, meteorological science, and predictive modeling, as well as consideration for both built and natural fire-prone environments (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Diverse Representation: The Board includes non-Federal members representing state, local, and tribal governments, as well as fire departments and various experts (Section 2(c)(1)(S)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+6Improves Public Land Management+6Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+4Good For Rural Residents+4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increases Federal Power+2
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+5
- 11/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/11/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Josh HarderDemocrat · California
Blake MooreRepublican · Utah
George WhitesidesDemocrat · California