Bill · S.Res. 559· Senate(119-SRES-559)

A resolution recognizing that climate change is making wildfires more frequent, more intense, and more destructive.

Age: 71 years

Rhode Island

Introduced: 12/17/2025
Last activity: 12/17/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsored by: Sheldon Whitehouse
Cosponsors: - 10 - 0

Environmental Protection

Introduced
In Committee

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

What this bill would do

This Senate resolution recognizes that climate change makes wildfires more frequent, intense, and destructive. It points out that human-caused climate change leads to more fire weather and longer fire seasons. The text notes that wildfires cost the United States billions of dollars each year and cause massive destruction, such as the January 2025 fires in the Los Angeles metro area. Finally, the resolution states that the Senate acknowledges climate-driven wildfire risks and the need to fully fund and staff Federal wildfire prevention and response activities.

Yes· 3 of 16

Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+6
The resolution highlights the necessity to fully fund and staff Federal wildfire response activities to better manage disasters.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The resolution acknowledges climate-driven wildfire risks and emphasizes the need to fully fund and support Federal wildfire prevention.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+4
Rural and forested communities face the highest direct risks from frequent and intense wildfires.