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DemocratBill · H.Res. 467· House(119-HRES-467)

Designating May 2025 as "National Wildfire Preparedness Month".

Rep. Torres
Age: 61 years
California
Introduced
6/3/2025
Last activity
6/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by
Norma Torres
Cosponsors
Democrat - 0Republican - 3
Emergency Management
  1. Introduced
  2. 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

This resolution designates May 2025 as "National Wildfire Preparedness Month." It highlights the increasing scale, complexity, and severity of wildfires across the United States. The text notes that fire seasons are lengthening and wildfires are threatening new regions. It also addresses the high costs of wildfire suppression and damage, as well as the health risks faced by firefighters and the general public. Finally, the resolution seeks to increase awareness and promote various preventative and mitigation measures.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3

    The resolution promotes land management and mitigation strategies to reduce the severity of wildfire damage.

  • Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+3

    The resolution encourages vegetation and forest management to mitigate wildfire risks.

  • Would Native Americans be better off under this?+3

    The resolution specifically encourages preparedness at the Tribal level, including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian communities.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.