DemocratBill · H.R. 753· House(119-HR-753)

FIRE Act of 2025

Rep. Chu
Age: 73 years
California
Introduced
1/28/2025
Last activity
1/28/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Sponsored by
Judy Chu
Cosponsors
Democrat - 16Republican - 2
Science, Technology, Communications
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "FIRE Act of 2025," directs the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a program to improve wildfire forecasting and detection. The program aims to reduce loss of life, injury, property, and economic damage. It focuses on predicting fire intensification, spread, and smoke dispersion, while improving risk communication. To achieve this, the Administrator can conduct development and testing of technologies like advanced satellite products and fire modeling systems. Additionally, the bill authorizes the creation of weather research testbeds. There is an authorization of $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 to support these testbeds.

Yes· 3 of 13

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5

    The bill improves wildfire detection and forecasting to mitigate environmental damage.

  • Does this put more money into scientific research?+5

    The bill authorizes funding for weather research testbeds and technological development.

  • Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+4

    The bill enhances readiness for wildfire-related disasters through better detection and forecasting.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.