Bill · H.Res. 383· House(119-HRES-383)

Expressing support for the recognition of May 4 through May 10, 2025, as Wildfire Preparedness Week, the national event educating the public on fire safety and preparedness, and supporting the goals of a Wildfire Preparedness Week.

Age: 61 years

California

Introduced: 5/5/2025
Last activity: 5/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by: Norma Torres
Cosponsors: - 25 - 0

Emergency Management

Introduced
In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

H. Res. 383 expresses support for recognizing May 4 through May 10, 2025, as Wildfire Preparedness Week. This national event focuses on educating the public about fire safety and preparedness. The resolution highlights the dangers of wildfire smoke and the risks faced by firefighters. It acknowledges the high number of wildfires in the U.S. and the role of human causes. The resolution supports goals such as early warning systems and safe evacuation plans. Finally, it encourages increased awareness of wildfire threats and suppression efforts.

Yes· 3 of 15

Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+7
Directly addresses wildfire preparedness and resilience in high-risk rural and wildland-urban interface areas.
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+6
Supports early warning systems, evacuation plans, and financial support for communities after firestorms.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+5
Encourages vegetation and forest management to increase fire resilience.